Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Shira Lipton, M.D.
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Specialist · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1003043340
- Accepts Medicare
- 19 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2982
fax (650) 853-3343 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 28, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A106374
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003043340. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,076
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$255,548
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 1,116 | 208 | $9 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 537 | 385 | $111 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 377 | 292 | $152 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 337 | 252 | $61 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 276 | 242 | $156 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 228 | 206 | $113 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 49 | 49 | $137 | |
96567 |
Application of light to destroy precancer skin growth | 34 | 28 | $201 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 32 | 30 | $67 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 30 | 30 | $201 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Palo Alto Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 192. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$124
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 4 | $124.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
587
Patients
382
Total drug cost
$209,095
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 77 | 49 | $959 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 71 | 69 | $6,252 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 57 | 39 | $2,437 |
| Mometasone Furoate | Generic | 48 | 42 | $828 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 45 | 16 | $1,416 |
| Minoxidil | Generic | 40 | 19 | $459 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 37 | 20 | $842 |
| Alclometasone Dipropionate | Generic | 36 | 31 | $783 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 33 | 24 | $312 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | Generic | 27 | 15 | $1,554 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Shira Lipton's medical specialty?
Dr. Shira Lipton practices Dermatology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Shira Lipton practice?
Dr. Shira Lipton practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532982.
What is Dr. Shira Lipton's NPI?
Dr. Shira Lipton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003043340, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shira Lipton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shira Lipton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shira Lipton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (HCPCS 17110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.