Karin Hipp, PA-C
NPI 1679544886 · Physician Assistant · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karin Hipp, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1679544886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679544886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9102334 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
3,089 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,441 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 505 | $75 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 429 | $44 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 224 | $74 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 161 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 56 | 49 |
| Fluorouracil | 31 | 28 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 30 | 20 |
| Ketoconazole | 29 | 13 |
| Mupirocin | 23 | 21 |
| Metronidazole | 22 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | — |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 18 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$826 across 37 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
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2009-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karin Hipp's NPI number?
- Karin Hipp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679544886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karin Hipp's specialty?
- Karin Hipp is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karin Hipp located?
- Karin Hipp's practice location on file with NPPES is 2238 Nelson Hwy, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8914.
- What is Karin Hipp's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karin Hipp is (919) 401-1994.
- Does Karin Hipp accept Medicare?
- Karin Hipp is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karin Hipp's NPI active?
- Yes — Karin Hipp's NPI (1679544886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.