William Lipman, MD
NPI 1417022054 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Cambridge, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Lipman, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Cambridge, MA (NPI 1417022054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417022054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44460 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
258 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 103 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 84 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 14 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 14 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 142 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 81 | 20 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 80 | 37 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 40 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 | — |
| Prednisone | 18 | 13 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Naproxen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-21
- Last updated
- 2012-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Lipman's NPI number?
- William Lipman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417022054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Lipman's specialty?
- William Lipman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Lipman located?
- William Lipman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139-1047.
- What is William Lipman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Lipman is (617) 591-4600.
- Does William Lipman accept Medicare?
- William Lipman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Lipman's NPI active?
- Yes — William Lipman's NPI (1417022054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.