Joseph Lipinski

Adolescent Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Joseph Lipinski is an Adolescent Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(412) 647-4545Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 36 years in internal medicine, Joseph Lipinski is a long-established adolescent medicine internal medicine specialist in Pittsburgh. He graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.53/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1874dNPPES updated 2021-04-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

120 Lytton Ave Suite 100 a, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1481

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.

MIPS Score

2023

78.53/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.62%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)

1.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.4%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

167

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

408

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,382

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $439k

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.

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 (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAdolescent Medicine in PittsburghAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.

Taxonomy: 207RA0000X

Education & Training

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

19 Arbor Ct University Center, Suite 100a, Irwin, PA 15642-5700

Differs from practice location

Virtual Adolescent Medicine Care With Joseph Lipinski

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Lipinski for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Joseph Lipinski

NPI records show Dr. Lipinski as active with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 647-4545.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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