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LEWIS A LIPSITZ M.D.
NPI 1619917143
Internal Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since June 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 CENTRE ST, BOSTON, MA 02131(617) 363-8318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 14, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Lewis A Lipsitz M.d. NPPES

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

LEWIS A LIPSITZ M.D. (NPI 1619917143) is an individual internal medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (44169) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619917143
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLEWIS A LIPSITZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1200 CENTRE STBoston, MA 02131-1011
Mailing Address44 Edgehill RdBrookline, MA 02445-7722 · (617) 363-8318
Phone(617) 363-8318
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 14, 2011
✔ NPI 1619917143 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 44169
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1200 CENTRE ST, Boston, MA 02131
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Lewis A Lipsitz M.d. 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 ID3173553039
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050819000578
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
26 services18 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
19 services18 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
18 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220086
Location330 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02131 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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.

DR. MADELEINE WAN YONG TAN BDSC, MDS
Dentist
1200 CENTRE ST
ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
Suffolk County (617) 378-2326
HEBREW REHABILITATION CENTER
Skilled Nursing Facility
1200 CENTRE ST
ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
Suffolk County (617) 363-8211
MARY WOODWARD NP
Family Medicine
1200 CENTRE ST, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
Suffolk County (617) 363-8449
MADELEINE BONNEVILLE
Physical Therapist (Geriatrics)
1200 CENTRE ST
ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
Suffolk County (617) 363-8144
SANDRA SHI MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1200 CENTRE ST
ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
Suffolk County (617) 971-5324
ANDREA HURWITZ MS, RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
1200 CENTRE ST
ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
Suffolk County (617) 971-5833
LORI L FELDMAN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1200 CENTRE ST
BOSTON, MA 02131
Suffolk County (617) 363-8000
RANDI ELLEN BERKOWITZ
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1200 CENTRE ST
ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
Suffolk County (617) 325-8000

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 Lewis Lipsitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lewis Lipsitz is 1619917143. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Where is Lewis Lipsitz located?

Lewis Lipsitz practices at 1200 Centre St, Boston, MA 02131. The listed phone number is (617) 363-8318.

What is Lewis Lipsitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lewis Lipsitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lewis Lipsitz 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.

What insurance does Lewis Lipsitz accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Lewis Lipsitz 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.

Is Lewis Lipsitz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lewis Lipsitz is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lewis Lipsitz was last updated on June 14, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.