David Tipton, M.D.
NPI 1497723886 · Psychiatry Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Tipton, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1497723886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497723886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 200401588 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 74 | 13 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 60 | 15 |
| Olanzapine | 43 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 37 | — |
| Aripiprazole | 36 | — |
| Divalproex Sodium | 34 | — |
| Aripiprazolebrand: Abilify Maintena | 34 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 5 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
- 2006-03-10
- Last updated
- 2017-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Tipton's NPI number?
- David Tipton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497723886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Tipton's specialty?
- David Tipton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Tipton located?
- David Tipton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-7407.
- What is David Tipton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Tipton is (910) 815-5830.
- Does David Tipton accept Medicare?
- David Tipton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Tipton's NPI active?
- Yes — David Tipton's NPI (1497723886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.