Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russell Tipton, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Atlanta, GA

  • NPI 1184981185
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1364 Clifton RD Ne
Atlanta, GA 303221059
(865) 548-1251
Mailing address
3946 Miser Station RD
Louisville, TN 377773504

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 3, 2017
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #55637
Medicaid
TN #Q028612

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184981185. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,377
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$71,594
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 1,058 365 $26
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 388 217 $34
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 322 99 $38
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 126 35 $26
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 80 72 $32
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 63 30 $30
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 61 52 $10
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 59 42 $76
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 54 27 $17
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 52 45 $26

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Atlanta Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 140. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Russell Tipton's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Tipton practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Atlanta, GA.
Where does Dr. Russell Tipton practice?
Dr. Russell Tipton practices at 1364 Clifton RD Ne, Atlanta, GA 303221059. Office phone: 8655481251.
What is Dr. Russell Tipton's NPI?
Dr. Russell Tipton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184981185, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Tipton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Tipton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Tipton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block (HCPCS 88331). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.