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Physician

JAMES LIPSTATE, M.D.

Rheumatology

LAFAYETTE, LA, 70506
NPI: 1043260607

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Rheumatology

LAFAYETTE, LA

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Common Procedures for Rheumatology

Joint ExaminationJoint Aspiration/InjectionRheumatoid Arthritis ManagementLupus ManagementGout TreatmentBone Density TestingBiologic InfusionAutoimmune Disease Evaluation

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
75.0/100High

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
73030
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
$634$31$2226
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$250$158$9954
96413
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less
$250$116$92251
77080
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine
$250$34$3486
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
$196$64$4675
20605
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint
$173$48$3513
73565
X-ray of both knees while standing
$162$36$2612
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$160$119$841,519
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$150$106$6911
20600
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
$139$53$3527
20552
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles
$125$45$3211
96401
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle
$125$65$51745
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$120$84$55233
72100
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
$110$36$2539
82306
Vitamin d-3 level
$100$29$2960
72040
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views
$90$36$2515
84439
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free
$86$9$942
73560
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
$81$31$2020
J0129
Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)
$75$42$349,486
72170
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
$75$25$2011
73502
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
$74$42$3016
73120
X-ray of hand, 2 views
$70$28$2128
84443
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh)
$66$16$1644
80061
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
$47$13$1323
80053
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
$45$10$101,254
96372
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
$40$13$1013
84100
Phosphate level
$37$5$51,256
82248
Bilirubin level, direct
$37$5$51,256
84550
Uric acid level, blood
$37$4$41,259
85025
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
$31$8$81,207
J0897
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg
$28$23$189,060
86140
Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation
$18$5$5969
85652
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated
$16$3$3984
81003
Automated urinalysis test
$15$2$270
82550
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total
$15$6$61,261
J1030
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
$12$8$6207
36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
$9$8$81,417
J0717
Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered)
$9$5$4117,200

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