2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1750489670 MD
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STEPHEN LIPSON, MD

Urology Physician in LIMA, Ohio. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 355 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN LIPSON, MD filed 1,553 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in LIMA, Ohio.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

STEPHEN LIPSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,553 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN LIPSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 STEPHEN LIPSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/21/2006

NPI 1750489670

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,553 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Urology Physician share within Ohio

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Urology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Urology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

STEPHEN LIPSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 770 W HIGH ST, LIMA, OH, 45801, with a listed phone of (419) 228-8950. NPI 1750489670 was issued on 09/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LIPSON 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 1,553 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 355 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

770 W HIGH ST
LIMA, OH 45801

Provider Details

NPI 1750489670
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN LIPSON, MD 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.

PORTAGE PHYSICIAN PRACTICES INC
HANCOCK, MI

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

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEPHEN LIPSON, MD. To verify STEPHEN LIPSON, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,553
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
355
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,554
Total Day Supply
66,608
Generic Drug Cost
$34K
Opioid Claims
40 (2.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
469

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
21% female / 79% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 113, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEPHEN LIPSON, MD 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
Tamsulosin Hcl
445
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
189
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
144
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
112
Cephalexin
110
Finasteride
90
Solifenacin Succinate
74
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
40
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
40
Tolterodine Tartrate Er
Tolterodine Tartrate
40

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

Urology Physician Overview

How STEPHEN LIPSON, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN LIPSON, MD's 1,553 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN LIPSON, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN LIPSON, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in LIMA, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN LIPSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN LIPSON, MD wrote 1,553 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 355 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN LIPSON, MD located?
STEPHEN LIPSON, MD is located at 770 W HIGH ST, LIMA, OH, 45801. Phone: (419) 228-8950.
What is STEPHEN LIPSON, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN LIPSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750489670, issued on 09/21/2006.
Does STEPHEN LIPSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN LIPSON, MD had 40 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN LIPSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN LIPSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Alfuzosin Hcl Er, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN LIPSON, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN LIPSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,553 Part D claims and 355 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN LIPSON, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN LIPSON, MD's NPI is 1750489670 with credentials MD. 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.
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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