Dr. David Leo Kipps, MD
- Medicare services, 2018
- 855
- Part D claims, 2019
- 258
- Industry payments
- $353
- Affiliated sites
- 1
- Insurance carriers
- 5
- Practice address
- 700 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2239
- Practice phone
- Call (831) 425-1906
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Santa Cruz Pulmonary Medical Group
Physician office · Santa Cruz, California
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Dr. David Leo Kipps is a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, California
Dr. Kipps practices at Santa Cruz Pulmonary Medical Group in Santa Cruz, California.
Dr. Kipps' NPI, 1972510048, was assigned on August 2, 2006. Dr. Kipps graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1975. Dr. Kipps' California license number on file is G33598.
- NPI
- 1972510048NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- August 2, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (831) 425-1906
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1975
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. David Leo Kipps practices at 2 locations in Santa Cruz, California
Dr. Kipps' primary practice is Santa Cruz Pulmonary Medical Group, at 700 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2239. The practice phone is (831) 425-1906. The NPI Registry lists Dr. Kipps' practice address as 1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065.
- Santa Cruz Pulmonary Medical GroupPrimary700 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2239Phone(831) 425-1906
- NPI Registry address1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 · Santa Cruz CountyPhone(831) 425-1906
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. David Leo Kipps is affiliated with 1 site of care
Dr. Kipps' primary practice is Santa Cruz Pulmonary Medical Group in Santa Cruz, California.
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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. David Leo Kipps' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kipps practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Pulmonary Medical Group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. David Leo Kipps is one of 1,339 pulmonologists in California
Pulmonary disease is Dr. Kipps' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RP1001X. Dr. Kipps is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kipps has a license on file in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Pulmonary disease, CaliforniaPrimary
Pulmonologists near Dr. Kipps
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David Leo Kipps billed Medicare for 855 services in 2018
CMS data shows 855 Medicare services from Dr. Kipps across 10 procedure codes in 2018. Medicare paid $53,283 for them.
Dr. Kipps' Medicare services by type, 2017 to 2018
- 2017
- 2018
- Office and hospital visits
- 2017: 7422018: 56324%
- Tests and treatments
- 2017: 2552018: 15340%
- Drugs given in the office
- 2017: 1502018: 8543%
- Other services
- 2017: 1342018: 5460%
Where Dr. Kipps' Medicare services took place, 2018
- In an office70683%
- In a facility14917%
Dr. Kipps compared with the California median for pulmonologists, 2018
- Dr. Kipps
- California median
- Medicare services
- 855vs 64932% above
- Part D claims
- 258vs 42139% below
Medians across 1,263 pulmonologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Kipps' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2018
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David Leo Kipps wrote 258 Medicare Part D claims in 2019
In 2019, Dr. Kipps wrote 258 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 12 drugs, with $75,258 in total drug cost. In 2018, CMS named 1,744 claims across 45 drugs.
Dr. Kipps' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2019
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2018 to 2019
- 2018
- 2019
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2018: 1,7442019: 25885%
Drugs named by CMS: 12 in 2019, 45 in 2018.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. David Leo Kipps received $353 in industry payments from 2016 to 2018
CMS Open Payments shows 7 general payments to Dr. Kipps from 3 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2018. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 69% of the total. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. paid the most, $225.
General payments to Dr. Kipps by program year, 2016 to 2018
General payments to Dr. Kipps by kind, 2016 to 2018
- Food and beverage$24469%
- Education$10931%
Companies that paid Dr. Kipps the most, 2016 to 2018
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. David Leo Kipps serves on 1 committee
Dr. Kipps serves on Dominican Hospital Physician's Peer Review Committee.
Dr. Kipps' committees and leadership roles
- Dominican Hospital Physician's Peer Review CommitteeMember
- 2013 to present
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. David Leo Kipps graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Dr. Kipps graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1975.
- Medical school
- Board certified in internal medicine
- Board certified in pulmonary disease
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. David Leo Kipps accepts plans from 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Kipps is in network with 5 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- HCSC
- Regence Health Plans
Plan types Dr. Kipps accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare5
- PPO5
- EPO1
- HMO1
- POS1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. David Leo Kipps's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. David Leo Kipps' NPI number?
Dr. David Leo Kipps' NPI number is 1972510048. It was assigned on August 2, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. David Leo Kipps?
Dr. David Leo Kipps is a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pulmonary Disease Physician (taxonomy code 207RP1001X).
Where does Dr. David Leo Kipps practice?
Dr. Kipps practices at 700 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2239. Dr. Kipps also practices at 1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Dr. Kipps' primary practice is Santa Cruz Pulmonary Medical Group in Santa Cruz, California.
What is Dr. David Leo Kipps' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Kipps is (831) 425-1906.
What is Dr. David Leo Kipps' medical license number?
Dr. Kipps' California license number on file is G33598.
Does Dr. David Leo Kipps accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Kipps billed Medicare for 855 services in 2018.
Is Dr. David Leo Kipps board certified?
Yes. Dr. Kipps is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
What services does Dr. David Leo Kipps bill to Medicare?
In 2018, Dr. Kipps' most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214), hospital inpatient care (99232) and infusion or chemotherapy administration (96372).
Where did Dr. David Leo Kipps go to medical school?
Dr. Kipps graduated from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1975.
What drugs does Dr. David Leo Kipps prescribe most?
In 2019 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kipps' most prescribed drugs by claims were Ventolin Hfa, Advair Diskus and Montelukast Sodium.
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Has Dr. David Leo Kipps received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $353 in general payments to Dr. Kipps from 3 companies from 2016 to 2018. The largest total came from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
How long has Dr. David Leo Kipps been practicing?
Dr. Kipps graduated from medical school in 1975, 51 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. David Leo Kipps accept?
Dr. Kipps is in network with 5 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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