Michael Lipkin, MD
NPI 1710173869 · Urology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Lipkin, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1710173869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710173869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2009-00653 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
478 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 113 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 109 | $90 |
| Imaging of Urinary Tract Following Injection of a Contrast Agent74420 | 41 | $23 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 31 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 92 | 29 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 70 | 26 |
| Finasteride | 31 | — |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 28 | 23 |
| Chlorthalidone | 28 | — |
| Indapamide | 24 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23,360 across 26 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
- 2007-09-22
- Last updated
- 2012-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Lipkin's NPI number?
- Michael Lipkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710173869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Lipkin's specialty?
- Michael Lipkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Lipkin located?
- Michael Lipkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000.
- What is Michael Lipkin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Lipkin is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Michael Lipkin accept Medicare?
- Michael Lipkin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Lipkin's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Lipkin's NPI (1710173869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.