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CHERYL SANDRA LIPSON M.D.
NPI 1447259478
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Palmerton, PA

Active since July 20, 2005PECOS Enrolled
95.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
218 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE A, PALMERTON, PA 18071(610) 826-6353(610) 826-6359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Cheryl Sandra Lipson M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHERYL SANDRA LIPSON M.D. (NPI 1447259478) is an individual nephrology provider in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD037243E) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447259478
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameCHERYL SANDRA LIPSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address218 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE APalmerton, PA 18071-1858
Mailing Address218 Delaware Ave, Suite APalmerton, PA 18071-1858 · (610) 826-6353 · Fax (610) 826-6359
Phone(610) 826-6353
Fax(610) 826-6359
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2022
✔ NPI 1447259478 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD037243E
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD037243E (PA)
218 DELAWARE AVE, Palmerton, PA 18071
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Other Identifiers 11

Other390004526PA · Railroad Medicare Id. Num
Other002660PA · First Priority Health
Other020286200PA · Federal Black Lung
OtherLI101650PA · Blue Shield Idiv.number
Medicaid001258810PA
Medicaid001642680PA
Other01046401PA · Capital Blue Cross Id.
OtherCE2338PA · Railroad Medicare Grp.num
OtherP1607796PA · Oxford Health Plan
Other02292600PA · Capital Blue Cross Grp. #
OtherCA869935PA · Blue Shield Grp. Number

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Cheryl Sandra Lipson M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18071 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
64%725 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge
The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…
Patients 65+: 95% · 82 patients
94%96 patients
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
81%478 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
97%503 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers36 claims134 services$6.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$2.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
8 suppliers21 claims43 services$1.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$39.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers20 claims120 services$1.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$66.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CARBON MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
218 DELAWARE AVE, SUITE A
PALMERTON, PA 18071
Carbon County (610) 826-6353

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cheryl Lipson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheryl Lipson is 1447259478. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Where is Cheryl Lipson located?

Cheryl Lipson practices at 218 Delaware Ave Suite A, Palmerton, PA 18071. The listed phone number is (610) 826-6353.

What is Cheryl Lipson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Cheryl Lipson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cheryl Lipson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cheryl Lipson was last updated on June 1, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.