Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Lipham, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1639100845
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-9062
Mailing address
Po Box 31309
Los Angeles, CA 900310309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2023
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A62161

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639100845. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
696
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$130,284
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 251 181 $86
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 173 164 $137
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 71 71 $161
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 63 57 $109
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 41 33 $140
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 38 26 $162
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope 32 32 $1,600
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 15 15 $95
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 12 12 $200

In context: peer comparison

Among 50 peers in Los Angeles Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$110,309
Transactions
87
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 54 $80,318.37
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. 10 $14,047.95
Enterra Medical, INC. 6 $11,494.91
Medtronic, INC. 3 $3,899.23
Ethicon US, LLC 12 $481.73
Ethicon Endo-Surgery INC. 2 $67.30

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$88,005
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$14,062
Travel and Lodging
$5,732
Food and Beverage
$2,510

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Lipham's medical specialty?
Dr. John Lipham practices Surgery Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. John Lipham practice?
Dr. John Lipham practices at 1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Office phone: 3234429062.
What is Dr. John Lipham's NPI?
Dr. John Lipham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639100845, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Lipham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Lipham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Lipham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.