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
- Primary practice
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4212 W Congress St Ste 2300A
Lafayette, LA 705066778
(337) 237-7801
fax (337) 235-1865
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.