Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joshua Lipschutz, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1598848657
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 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 294258908
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 22, 2020
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #37046 · Pennsylvania #MD073283L

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598848657. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
131
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$14,914
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 67 33 $112
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 27 20 $68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 19 $165
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 18 14 $136

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Charleston Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$6,786
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, INC. 3 $6,660.56
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $125.00

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$5,822
Travel and Lodging
$839
Food and Beverage
$125

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joshua Lipschutz's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Lipschutz practices Nephrology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Joshua Lipschutz practice?
Dr. Joshua Lipschutz practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258908. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Joshua Lipschutz's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Lipschutz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598848657, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Lipschutz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Lipschutz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Lipschutz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.