John Tipton, MD
NPI 1578780201 · Family Medicine Physician · High Point, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Tipton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in High Point, NC (NPI 1578780201).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578780201
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200801219 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
804 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 261 | $84 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 203 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 151 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 91 | $103 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 62 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Abaloparatidebrand: Tymlos | 317 | 59 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 316 | 106 |
| Meloxicam | 219 | 55 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 163 | 65 |
| Gabapentin | 133 | 38 |
| Pen Needle, Diabeticbrand: Ultra-Fine Mini Pen Needle | 113 | 61 |
| Prednisone | 94 | 81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$198 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
- 2007-04-20
- Last updated
- 2013-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Tipton's NPI number?
- John Tipton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578780201, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Tipton's specialty?
- John Tipton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Tipton located?
- John Tipton's practice location on file with NPPES is 611 N Lindsay St, High Point, NC 27262-4300.
- What is John Tipton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Tipton is (336) 802-2350.
- Does John Tipton accept Medicare?
- John Tipton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Tipton's NPI active?
- Yes — John Tipton's NPI (1578780201) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.