DR. CAREN LEE LIPSKY MD
NPI 1518920701
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Phoenix, AZ

Active since April 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1111 E MCDOWELL RD, GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, NICU, PHOENIX, AZ 85006(602) 546-0676 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Caren Lee Lipsky Md NPPES

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

DR. CAREN LEE LIPSKY MD (NPI 1518920701) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (25064) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518920701
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAREN LEE LIPSKYCredential: MD
Location Address1111 E MCDOWELL RD, GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, NICUPhoenix, AZ 85006-2612
Mailing Address4641 E Caron StPhoenix, AZ 85028-5511 · (480) 609-9889 · Fax (480) 348-0800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1518920701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 25064
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
1111 E MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Caren Lee Lipsky Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4486827920
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251013001852
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 Caren Lipsky reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
5301 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 471 clinicians in this Medicare group
108 mi
Multi-Specialty
5301 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 196 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
5301 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 95 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Emergency Medicine
1111 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Internal Medicine
1111 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1111 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Emergency Medicine
1111 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1111 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1111 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Physician Assistant
1111 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Pharmacist
1111 E MCDOWELL RD, BANNER GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY
PHOENIX, AZ 85006

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 Caren Lipsky's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caren Lipsky is 1518920701. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2006.

Where is Caren Lipsky located?

Caren Lipsky practices at 1111 E Mcdowell Rd Good Samaritan Hospital, Nicu, Phoenix, AZ 85006. The listed phone number is (602) 546-0676.

What is Caren Lipsky's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Caren Lipsky enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caren Lipsky is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Caren Lipsky's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caren Lipsky reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tmc Medical Network (Tucson, AZ), Tmcone (Tucson, AZ) and Tucson Medical Center (Tucson, AZ). 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 Caren Lipsky's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Caren Lipsky accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and HMO Louisiana list Caren Lipsky as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caren Lipsky was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.