Quick answers
- Does Nicholas J. Lippolis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas J. Lippolis accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicholas J. Lippolis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 745 Original Medicare patients and 1,851 services for Nicholas J. Lippolis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas J. Lippolis's NPI number?
- 1447366075. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nicholas J. Lippolis, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 745 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,851 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)641 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)550 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)222 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)187 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)63 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Nicholas J. Lippolis works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas J. Lippolis at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint ThomaGallatin, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440003
- Macon Community HospitalLafayette, TN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 441305
- Tristar Hendersonville Medical CenterHendersonville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440194
- Tristar Northcrest Medical CenterSpringfield, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440065
- Tristar Skyline Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440006
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas J. Lippolis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Northcrest Dr, (northcrest Medical Center)Springfield, TN 37172 (615) 384‑2411
- 1720 Nashville Pike, Suite 200Gallatin, TN 37066 (615) 230‑6435
- 204 Medical DrLafayette, TN 37083 (615) 824‑0043
- 214 Northcrest DrSpringfield, TN 37172 (615) 384‑0566
- 3441 Dickerson PikeNashville, TN 37207 (615) 769‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas J. Lippolis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tristar Tennessee Heart and Vascular LLC22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Tennessee →
Other cardiologists in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tristar Tennessee Heart and Vascular LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447366075 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians