2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1326487588 M.D.
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TRACY TIPTON, M.D.

Urology Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. 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 · 512 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$771.01
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TRACY TIPTON, M.D. is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 512 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $771.01 across 26 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TRACY TIPTON, M.D. filed 1,618 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TRACY TIPTON, M.D. 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).

TRACY TIPTON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2013

NPI 1326487588

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,618 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Urology Physician share within South Carolina

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

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).

TRACY TIPTON, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1326487588. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

TRACY TIPTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 125 DOUGHTY ST STE 300, CHARLESTON, SC, 29403, with a listed phone of (843) 884-8045. NPI 1326487588 was issued on 06/21/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TIPTON 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 1,618 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 512 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%. 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

125 DOUGHTY ST STE 300
CHARLESTON, SC 29403

Provider Details

NPI 1326487588
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TRACY TIPTON, 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.

UROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF CHARLESTON LLC
MT PLEASANT, SC

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 TRACY TIPTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$771

Largest payer

UROGEN PHARMA, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,618
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
512
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,596
Total Day Supply
98,788
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Opioid Claims
134 (8.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
194

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
22% female / 78% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 237, 75-84: 193, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
419
Finasteride
243
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
197
Oxycodone Hcl
101
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
91
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
75
Gemtesa
Vibegron
65
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
50
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
49
Solifenacin Succinate
38

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

Urology Physician Overview

How TRACY TIPTON, M.D. 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

TRACY TIPTON, M.D.'s 1,618 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TIPTON.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TRACY TIPTON, M.D.'s specialty?
TRACY TIPTON, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TRACY TIPTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TRACY TIPTON, M.D. wrote 1,618 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 512 beneficiaries.
Where is TRACY TIPTON, M.D. located?
TRACY TIPTON, M.D. is located at 125 DOUGHTY ST STE 300, CHARLESTON, SC, 29403. Phone: (843) 884-8045.
What is TRACY TIPTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
TRACY TIPTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326487588, issued on 06/21/2013.
Does TRACY TIPTON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, TRACY TIPTON, M.D. had 134 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
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 TRACY TIPTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TRACY TIPTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Alfuzosin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TRACY TIPTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
TRACY TIPTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,618 Part D claims and 512 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TRACY TIPTON, M.D.'s credentials?
TRACY TIPTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1326487588 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.
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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