Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Craig Lippe, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Whiteville, NC
- NPI 1578504106
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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701 Jefferson St
Whiteville, NC 284723704
(910) 641-8625 - Additional location
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509 Olde Waterford Way, Ste 102
Leland, NC 284514125
(910) 641-8650 - Additional location
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619 Jefferson St
Whiteville, NC 284723707
(910) 642-0331 - Mailing address
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Po Box 19305
Charlotte, NC 282199305
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 15, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2006-01091
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578504106. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,780
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$207,523
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J7318 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 1,800 | 15 | $7 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 556 | 261 | $122 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 397 | 130 | $6 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 272 | 29 | $1 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 230 | 143 | $66 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 110 | 110 | $160 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 78 | 76 | $43 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 55 | 43 | $39 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 47 | 45 | $87 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 41 | 36 | $45 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 198. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$39
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $28.24 | |
| HERAEUS MEDICAL, LLC. | 1 | $10.44 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
931
Patients
462
Total drug cost
$7,505
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | Generic | 427 | 192 | $4,160 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 90 | 61 | $622 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 85 | 25 | $314 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 78 | 75 | $789 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 70 | 48 | $203 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 59 | 25 | $264 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 50 | 22 | $600 |
| Ibu (Ibuprofen) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $285 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 21 | 14 | $217 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $37 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Craig Lippe's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Lippe practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Whiteville, NC.
Where does Dr. Craig Lippe practice?
Dr. Craig Lippe practices at 701 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 284723704. Office phone: 9106418625.
What is Dr. Craig Lippe's NPI?
Dr. Craig Lippe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578504106, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Lippe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Lippe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Lippe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.