2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1699712125 M.D.
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LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 654 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
12.651/100
▼ 70 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.7K
83 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 12.651/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,749 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

12.651/100
MIPS score · -70 vs avg
5K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

13 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2006

NPI 1699712125

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,749 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

12.651/100 70.449% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Texas

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
12.651/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 12.651/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%12.7%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 12.651/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2280 HIGHLAND VILLAGE RD STE 130, HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX, 75077, with a listed phone of (972) 317-1400. NPI 1699712125 was issued on 06/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PHIPPS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,749 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 654 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $515K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 12.651/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 42.17), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2280 HIGHLAND VILLAGE RD STE 130
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX 75077

Provider Details

NPI 1699712125
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

12.651
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
42.17
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
LEWISVILLE, TX
PHIPPS FAMILY MEDICINE
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.. To verify LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 4,749 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

4,749
Total Claims
$515K
Total Drug Cost
654
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,299
Total Day Supply
324,822
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$415K
Generic Drug Cost
$97K
Opioid Claims
46 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
119

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 328, 75-84: 250, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
371
Atorvastatin Calcium
237
Rosuvastatin Calcium
234
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
122
Liothyronine Sodium
117
Amlodipine Besylate
113
Pantoprazole Sodium
113
Lisinopril
101
Gabapentin
96
Montelukast Sodium
92

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s 4,749 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PHIPPS.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s specialty?
LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. wrote 4,749 Medicare Part D claims totaling $515K in drug costs for 654 beneficiaries.
What is LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 12.651/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 42.17). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. located?
LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. is located at 2280 HIGHLAND VILLAGE RD STE 130, HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX, 75077. Phone: (972) 317-1400.
What is LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s NPI number?
LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699712125, issued on 06/01/2006.
Does LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $415K in brand drug costs.
Does LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. accept Medicare?
LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,749 Part D claims and 654 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s credentials?
LOWELL PHIPPS, M.D.'s NPI is 1699712125 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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