Quick answers
- Does Stephen M. Lipkin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen M. Lipkin 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 Stephen M. Lipkin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 373 Original Medicare patients and 1,512 services for Stephen M. Lipkin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen M. Lipkin's NPI number?
- 1962475707. 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 Stephen M. Lipkin, 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 | 373 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,512 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)499 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)194 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)180 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)108 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)35 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Diabetes55%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
Hospitals where Stephen M. Lipkin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen M. Lipkin 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.
- Broward Health Medical CenterFort Lauderdale, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100039
- North Shore Medical CenterMiami, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100029
- University Hospital and Medical CenterTamarac, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100224
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen M. Lipkin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3661 S Miami AveMiami, FL 33133 (305) 856‑7333
- 4675 Linton BlvdDelray Beach, FL 33445
- 4700 Sheridan StHollywood, FL 33021
- 8329 W Sunrise BlvdPlantation, FL 33322 (954) 627‑1617
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen M. Lipkin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gastro Health, LLC247 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Miami
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Miami, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gastro Health, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962475707 |
| 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