DR. CAROL LIPTON OD
NPI 1447391792
Optometrist in Tucson, AZ

Active since February 09, 2007PECOS Enrolled
4545 N ORACLE RD, # 101, TUCSON, AZ 85705(520) 888-6955(520) 888-0354 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Carol Lipton Od NPPES

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

DR. CAROL LIPTON OD (NPI 1447391792) is an individual optometrist in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (1435) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447391792
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROL LIPTONCredential: OD
Location Address4545 N ORACLE RD, # 101Tucson, AZ 85705
Mailing Address9160 E Showcase LnTucson, AZ 85749 · (520) 495-4122
Fax(520) 888-0354
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1447391792 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 1435
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
4545 N ORACLE RD, Tucson, AZ 85705

Other Identifiers 1

Other1435AZ · Az Board Of Optometry

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Carol Lipton Od 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Carol Lipton reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Optometrist
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR STE 130
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
1685 S COLORADO BLVD, UNIT O
Denver, CO 80222
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
14200 E ALAMEDA AVE
Aurora, CO 80012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85705 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Optometrist
4545 N ORACLE RD, SUITE 101
TUCSON, AZ 85705

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 Carol Lipton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Lipton is 1447391792. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 9, 2007.

Where is Carol Lipton located?

Carol Lipton practices at 4545 N Oracle Rd # 101, Tucson, AZ 85705. The listed phone number is (520) 888-6955.

What is Carol Lipton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Carol Lipton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol Lipton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Carol Lipton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carol Lipton reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Abba Eye Care PC (Colorado Springs, CO), One Hour Optical Medical Services, PC (Denver, CO) and Family First Vision Care Colorado LLC (Aurora, CO). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Carol Lipton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carol Lipton was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.