Carol F Lippa, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Carol F Lippa is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across PA can see Carol F Lippa, MD in person in Philadelphia or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Massachusetts Medical School (class of 1983), she has been practicing for over 43 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's/dementia.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3470dNPPES updated 2016-11-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
909 Walnut St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5211
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.8%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
64
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
97
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
506
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $76k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Alzheimer's / Dementia.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$20 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Carol F Lippa's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.32 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Umass Chan Medical School
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 1983)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Carol F Lippa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carol F Lippa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, cognitive care — no travel to Philadelphia 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 Carol F Lippa
Dr. Lippa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 955-1234.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carol F Lippa
Practice Location
909 Walnut St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5211
Mailing Address
909 Walnut St 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5211
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