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Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD

(Dr. Edward Lipford III, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Hematopathology

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1977)

Professional interests include: flow cytometry

1000 Blythe Boulevard Floor 4
Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 973-5500

Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD is a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in hematopathology. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD is affiliated with Carolinas Pathology and CAROLINAS PATHOLOGY GROUP PA.

Office Locations

1000 Blythe Boulevard Floor 4
Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 973-5500

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

in situ hybridization

serum protein electrophoresis

urine protein electrophoresis

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concentrated smear of non-gynecologic specimen

cytology

non-gynecologic cytology

special stains

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD performed more in situ hybridization, serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), and urine protein electrophoresis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for concentrated smear (cytospin) of non-gynecologic specimen, cytology, non-gynecologic cytology, and special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2012 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	88
lab tests	969

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2013 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	27
lab tests	1203

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	816
Female	644

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1032
Black	361
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	589
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	91
Less than 65	445

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2014 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	15
lab tests	3708

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	627
Female	651

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	934
Black	291
Hispanic	22
Asian	12
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	576
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	109
Less than 65	255

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2015 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	2719
second opinions	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1308
Female	1064

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1778
Black	476
Hispanic	42
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1066
From 75 to 84	634
85 and over	214
Less than 65	458

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	2900

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	754
Female	631

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	952
Black	338
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	586
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	83
Less than 65	413

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2017 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	5813

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1107
Female	1159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1606
Black	527
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	987
From 75 to 84	618
85 and over	175
Less than 65	486

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2018 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	4731

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1612
Female	1640

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2419
Black	642
Hispanic	79
Asian	0
Other	65
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1364
From 75 to 84	970
85 and over	259
Less than 65	659

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2019 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	21
lab tests	4219

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1659
Female	1690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2453
Black	712
Hispanic	67
Asian	0
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1409
From 75 to 84	957
85 and over	242
Less than 65	741

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2020 were lab tests and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	17
lab tests	4151

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1597
Female	1512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2250
Black	666
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	79
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1306
From 75 to 84	926
85 and over	240
Less than 65	637

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	4178

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1557
Female	1624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2374
Black	607
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1357
From 75 to 84	991
85 and over	282
Less than 65	551

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	3832

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1159
Female	1154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1744
Black	434
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	911
From 75 to 84	843
85 and over	241
Less than 65	318

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated as a hematopathologist in Charlotte, NC were lab tests, cytology and second opinions.

cytology	33
lab tests	3493
second opinions	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1108
Female	1069

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	459
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	1594
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	45
Other	42

**Age**
75 to 84	628
85 and over	176
Less than 65	451
65 to 74	922

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology: Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1977)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Pathology: Anatomic/Clinical Pathology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carolinas Pathology

CAROLINAS PATHOLOGY GROUP PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Roche Diagnostics Corporation	$287 PD CD Healthcare $275	RTD Companion Diagnostics $12
Seattle Genetics, Inc.	$16 ADCETRIS $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$291
Travel and Lodging	$12

Biography

Dr. Edward Lipford is a specialist in hematopathology. He attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University for residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Lipford include flow cytometry. He is affiliated with Carolinas Pathology.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Lipford III, MD From 2012 - 2022

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