ALBERT B. LIPSCOMB M.D. – NPI #1356339774
Orthopaedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
ALBERT LIPSCOMB is an orthopaedic surgeon located in THE WOODLANDS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356339774 to ALBERT LIPSCOMB on October 10, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Oct 12, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALBERT LIPSCOMB below.
NPI Profile for
ALBERT B. LIPSCOMB
(more than 20 years ago)
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380-3482 Phone: (713) 486-8800 Fax: (281) 367-1323
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1526 Phone: (713) 486-7500 Fax: (713) 512-2234
Identifiers for ALBERT LIPSCOMB
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | TX | 105226803 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207XX0005X - Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary) |
TX | H1508 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ALBERT LIPSCOMB is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
- MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
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