Blake Gordon Phipps, M.D.

Family Medicine

Blake Gordon Phipps is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lawrence, KS with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(785) 841-6540Lawrence, KS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Blake Gordon Phipps, M.D. specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Lawrence, KS in independent practice. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Kansas
  • Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Kansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 141 Family Medicine providers in KSSee all Family Medicine in Lawrence12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Recent · 66dNPPES updated 2026-03-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4951 W 18th St, Lawrence, KS 66047

Fax: (785) 841-3305
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.61%

Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)

2.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.3%

Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)

Better than 70% of reporting doctors in Kansas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

278

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

366

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,089

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $440k

Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-16%)33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$469 received from industry

30 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Blake Gordon Phipps's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 17, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4951 W 18th St, Lawrence, KS 66047-2090

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Blake Gordon Phipps

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Blake Gordon Phipps for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lawrence required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blake Gordon Phipps

Dr. Phipps is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lawrence, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (785) 841-6540.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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