Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Lipstate, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician · Lafayette, LA

  • NPI 1043260607
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A
Lafayette, LA 705066778
(337) 237-7801
fax (337) 235-1865

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 24, 2020
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #015807
Medicaid (2)
LA #1799475 · LA #1358100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043260607. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
150,260
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,564,362
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 117,200 39 $5
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 9,486 14 $42
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 9,060 88 $23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,519 783 $119
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1,417 691 $8
82550 Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total 1,261 655 $6
84550 Uric acid level, blood 1,259 656 $4
82248 Bilirubin level, direct 1,256 653 $5
84100 Phosphate level 1,256 653 $5
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 1,254 652 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Lafayette Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 3,115. This provider delivers 48× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,219
Transactions
86
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 9 $258.57
Abbvie INC. 10 $243.64
Janssen Biotech, INC. 6 $230.45
Amgen INC. 13 $194.90
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 4 $162.61
Radius Health, INC. 5 $126.23
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 6 $123.67
Genzyme Corporation 5 $119.05
Corcept Therapeutics 7 $107.03
Insulet Corporation 5 $102.30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 4 $93.99
Recordati_Rare_Diseases_INC. 4 $71.67
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 3 $68.64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 $54.47
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 2 $49.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,219

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
7,634
Patients
1,579
Total drug cost
$2,511,906
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 1,415 297 $8,382
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 1,226 256 $25,899
Tramadol Hcl Generic 916 151 $10,240
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 794 164 $28,151
Gabapentin Generic 492 106 $7,199
Celecoxib Generic 437 114 $16,168
Allopurinol Generic 321 73 $3,854
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 306 37 $2,374,532
Alendronate Sodium Generic 301 68 $1,841
Pregabalin Generic 256 46 $9,899

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Lipstate's medical specialty?
Dr. James Lipstate practices Rheumatology Physician in Lafayette, LA.
Where does Dr. James Lipstate practice?
Dr. James Lipstate practices at 4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A, Lafayette, LA 705066778. Office phone: 3372377801.
What is Dr. James Lipstate's NPI?
Dr. James Lipstate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043260607, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. James Lipstate commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.