Christopher Tipton, MD
NPI 1801282223 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Vicksburg, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Tipton, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Vicksburg, MS (NPI 1801282223).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801282223
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 28824 (MS)
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
11 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
1,320 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 | 307 | $82 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 266 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 177 | $35 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 167 | $101 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 101 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 60 | $41 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 256 | 97 |
| Ibuprofen | 139 | 67 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 135 | 72 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 115 | 67 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 61 | 42 |
| Celecoxib | 60 | 21 |
| Mupirocin | 49 | 47 |
| Naproxen | 40 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,588 across 22 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
- 2015-04-13
- Last updated
- 2022-12-14
- Certified
- 2022-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Tipton's NPI number?
- Christopher Tipton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801282223, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Tipton's specialty?
- Christopher Tipton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Tipton located?
- Christopher Tipton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Highway 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183-8211.
- What is Christopher Tipton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Tipton is (601) 883-3553.
- Does Christopher Tipton accept Medicare?
- Christopher Tipton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Tipton's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Tipton's NPI (1801282223) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.