Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edward Lipford, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Charlotte, NC

  • NPI 1538160031
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Blythe Blvd Fl 4
Charlotte, NC 282035812
(704) 973-5500
Mailing address
Po Box 30637
Charlotte, NC 282300637

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 16, 2018
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #30402
Medicaid
NC #7952094

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538160031. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,081
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$169,697
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
84165 Protein measurement, serum 1,732 1,145 $17
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report 919 506 $45
86334 Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) 832 613 $17
88291 Interpretation and report of genetic testing 459 397 $31
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 428 68 $27
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 237 81 $12
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 229 124 $36
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers 196 167 $60
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 160 151 $81
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 158 140 $23

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in Charlotte Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 210. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Edward Lipford's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Lipford practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Edward Lipford practice?
Dr. Edward Lipford practices at 1000 Blythe Blvd Fl 4, Charlotte, NC 282035812. Office phone: 7049735500.
What is Dr. Edward Lipford's NPI?
Dr. Edward Lipford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538160031, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Lipford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Lipford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Lipford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Protein measurement, serum (HCPCS 84165); Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report (HCPCS G0452); Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) (HCPCS 86334). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.