Douglas Lipperd, MD
NPI 1275596967 · Family Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Lipperd, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1275596967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275596967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20180 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
628 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 242 | $116 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 163 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $82 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 64 | $10 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 24 | $13 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 19 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 107 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 281 | 114 |
| Clonazepam | 272 | 40 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 270 | 53 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 257 | 86 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 204 | 39 |
| Alprazolam | 176 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2017-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Lipperd's NPI number?
- Douglas Lipperd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275596967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Lipperd's specialty?
- Douglas Lipperd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Lipperd located?
- Douglas Lipperd's practice location on file with NPPES is 4274 Cahaba Heights Ct, Birmingham, AL 35243-5712.
- What is Douglas Lipperd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Lipperd is (205) 977-8484.
- Does Douglas Lipperd accept Medicare?
- Douglas Lipperd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Lipperd's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Lipperd's NPI (1275596967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.