David Lipson, DDS, MS
NPI 1639208275 · Periodontics · Palo Alto, CA
David Lipson, DDS, MS is a Periodontics provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1639208275).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639208275
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PeriodonticsDental Providers
- Credential
- DDS, MS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 39543 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 173 | 118 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 118 | 93 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 100 | 84 |
| Ibuprofen | 94 | 75 |
| Amoxicillin | 38 | 22 |
| Cephalexin | 34 | 22 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$223 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
- 2007-03-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Lipson's NPI number?
- David Lipson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639208275, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Lipson's specialty?
- David Lipson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Periodontics (Dental Providers).
- Where is David Lipson located?
- David Lipson's practice location on file with NPPES is 680 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2021.
- What is David Lipson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Lipson is (650) 328-6120.
- Is David Lipson's NPI active?
- Yes — David Lipson's NPI (1639208275) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.