Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Barry Lifson, M.D.

Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Urology Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1659319200
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294255122
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 26, 2020
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #83343 · West Virginia #21082
Medicaid (2)
WV #3003509000 · OH #2393806

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659319200. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,004
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$101,994
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 280 203 $119
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 263 188 $3
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 120 112 $83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 73 73 $153
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 65 60 $217
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 61 52 $9
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope 34 33 $296
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope 28 26 $375
74420 Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent 26 23 $23
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 22 20 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,136
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation 6 $578.73
Boston Scientific Corporation 6 $309.97
Ambu Inc. 1 $94.37
Olympus America Inc. 2 $90.36
Teleflex LLC 1 $43.40
180 Medical, Inc. 1 $19.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,108
Travel and Lodging
$28

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
535
Patients
138
Total drug cost
$67,094
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 147 50 $2,969
Finasteride Generic 62 21 $1,266
Solifenacin Succinate Generic 54 18 $3,112
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 53 16 $33,188
Methenamine Hippurate Generic 36 0 $2,577
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 25 19 $220
Gemtesa (Vibegron) Brand 25 0 $21,314
Cephalexin Generic 24 0 $177
Testosterone Cypionate Generic 23 0 $1,155
Nitrofurantoin (Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal) Brand 17 0 $540

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Barry Lifson's medical specialty?
Dr. Barry Lifson practices Urology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Barry Lifson practice?
Dr. Barry Lifson practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294255122. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Barry Lifson's NPI?
Dr. Barry Lifson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659319200, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Barry Lifson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Barry Lifson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Barry Lifson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Urinalysis, manual test (HCPCS 81002); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.