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KARIN K. HIPP PA-C
NPI 1679544886
Physician Assistant in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since January 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.15/100
CMS Quality Rating
2238 NELSON HWY, SUITE 100, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517(919) 401-1994 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 29, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Karin K. Hipp Pa-c NPPES

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

KARIN K. HIPP PA-C (NPI 1679544886) is an individual physician assistant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-01030) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679544886
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKARIN K. HIPPCredential: PA-C
Location Address2238 NELSON HWY, SUITE 100Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8914
Mailing Address2238 Nelson Hwy, Suite 100Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8914 · (919) 401-1994
Phone(919) 401-1994
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 29, 2009
✔ NPI 1679544886 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-01030✔ Licensed in FL · PA9102334
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2238 NELSON HWY, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINP48227FL

Accepted Insurance

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

Karin K. Hipp Pa-c 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 ID9830268192
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080513000588
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 10

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
1,441 services226 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
505 services364 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
429 services285 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
224 services172 patients
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110
"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.
161 services130 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
160 services140 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27517 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

95.15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.74
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Biopsy Follow-Up
Percentage of new patients whose biopsy results have been reviewed and communicated to the primary care/referring physician and patient by the performing physician
85%62 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,932 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
86%614 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
72%25 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
87%727 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
85%727 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
79%727 patients5/55-star benchmark: 79%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
39%157 patients
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

DR. CAROLINE LILLIAN RAO MD
Dermatology
2238 NELSON HWY, STE 100
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (919) 401-1994
STEPHANIE MARIE KNUTSON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2238 NELSON HWY, SUITE 100
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (919) 401-1994
DR. BETH GOODRICH GOLDSTEIN MD
Dermatology
2238 NELSON HWY, STE 100
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (919) 407-1994
JENNIFER H ADAIR PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2238 NELSON HWY
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (919) 401-1994
DR. JENNELLE SAUNDERS WILLIAMS MD
Dermatology
2238 NELSON HWY, STE 100
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (919) 401-1994
DR. DAVID TODD DEVRIES M.D.
Dermatology
2238 NELSON HWY, SUITE 100
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (919) 401-1994
MRS. LAURA ZUGER PHILLIPS PA C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2238 NELSON HWY, SUITE 100
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (919) 401-1994
RUTH FULGHUM WALTERS M.D.
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
2238 NELSON HWY, SUITE 100
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Chatham County (919) 401-1994

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 Karin Hipp's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karin Hipp is 1679544886. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2006.

Where is Karin Hipp located?

Karin Hipp practices at 2238 Nelson Hwy Suite 100, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. The listed phone number is (919) 401-1994.

What is Karin Hipp's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Karin Hipp enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karin Hipp 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 Karin Hipp accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Karin Hipp 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 Karin Hipp was last updated on December 29, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.