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Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional interests include: low testosterone (male hypogonadism), male infertility, vasectomy reversal, and more.

7200 Cambridge
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 798-4001

Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD is an urologist in Houston, TX specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine - Scott Department of Urology and TX Health Network.

Office Locations

7200 Cambridge
Houston, TX 77030

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6624 Fannin Street Suite 1700
Houston, TX 77030

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Larry Lipshultz, a professor of urology at Baylor University Medical School in Houston, like many fertility experts, noted that, while higher than normal scrotal temperatures are clearly...”—"A Folkloric Approach to Infertility : Tight Underwear Could Be a Factor", Los Angeles Times, May 2025

“The rise in vasectomy consults is a "knee-jerk reaction by men assuming responsibility [for contraception] because their wives aren't going to be able to," said Larry Lipshultz, MD, of Baylor...”—"More Men Are Expressing Interest in Vasectomy After SCOTUS Abortion Decision", MedPage Today, May 2023

“Step one to ensuring that your semen is safe: Watch your diet and exercise routine, advises Dr. Larry Lipshultz, a urology professor at Baylor College of Medicine.”—"Is your sperm weak?", Fox News, March 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

estradiol test

In 2023, Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD performed more estradiol test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, preventive care and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	763
hormone therapy	77
implant surgery	12
injections	77
lab tests	2654
minimally invasive procedures	49
minor procedures	15
preventive care	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	35
urologic procedures	99
vascular procedures	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, hormone therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
doctor visit	685
hormone therapy	84
injections	84
lab tests	2573
preventive care	154
ultrasound (sonogram)	39
vascular procedures	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	30
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	22
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, ultrasound (sonogram) and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	16
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	637
implant surgery	16
lab tests	2264
minimally invasive procedures	29
minor procedures	12
preventive care	162
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
urologic procedures	45
vascular procedures	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	31
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	25
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, urologic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	626
implant surgery	16
lab tests	2113
minimally invasive procedures	23
minor procedures	12
preventive care	173
ultrasound (sonogram)	26
urologic procedures	157
vascular procedures	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	64
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	38
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, preventive care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
doctor visit	558
implant surgery	15
lab tests	2203
minimally invasive procedures	21
preventive care	160
ultrasound (sonogram)	39
urologic procedures	211
vascular procedures	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	58
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	32
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	2
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, urologic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	534
lab tests	2009
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
preventive care	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
urologic procedures	115
vascular procedures	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	66
Hispanic	44
Asian	15
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	33
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were urologic procedures, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	523
lab tests	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
urologic procedures	49
vascular procedures	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	23
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	22
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, preventive care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	521
hormone therapy	13
lab tests	947
minimally invasive procedures	40
minor procedures	30
preventive care	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
urologic procedures	85
vascular procedures	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	19
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, urologic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	444
lab tests	876
minimally invasive procedures	12
preventive care	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
urologic procedures	30
vascular procedures	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	16
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, preventive care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
doctor visit	451
implant surgery	11
lab tests	438
minimally invasive procedures	26
preventive care	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
urologic procedures	64
vascular procedures	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	13
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	433
lab tests	261
minimally invasive procedures	20
preventive care	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
urologic procedures	151

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	24
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX were lab tests, preventive care, urologic procedures and injections.

abdominal imaging	14
ablation	11
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	561
hormone therapy	58
implant surgery	14
injections	80
lab tests	1488
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	16
preventive care	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
urologic procedures	100
vascular procedures	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	369
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	123
85 and over	21
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	270

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine - Scott Department of Urology

TX Health Network

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Coventry, Superior Health Plan, First Health, USA Managed Care Organization, HealthSmart, Community Health Choice, Provider Select, Interlink, Texas Children's Health Plan, KELSEY-SEYBOLD and Independent Medical Systems.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Coventry

Superior Health Plan

First Health

USA Managed Care Organization

HealthSmart

Community Health Choice

Provider Select

Interlink

Texas Children's Health Plan

KELSEY-SEYBOLD

Independent Medical Systems

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$47,850 STENDRA $22,656	XIAFLEX $14,826	TESTIM $9,658	TESTOPEL $467	ERECAID $243
Antares Pharma, Inc.	$13,210 NOCDURNA $12,500	XYOSTED $392	OTREXUP $318
AbbVie, Inc.	$9,910 Lupron $8,377	Androgel $1,532	Synthroid $1
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$9,424 FORTESTA $5,302	XIAFLEX $3,637	Aveed $459	STENDRA $15	EDEX $12
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$9,025 $9,025
Other	$30,065 JATENZO $5,040	NATESTO $4,955	TITAN $3,072	ELIGARD $2,750	AMS $2,580	Other $11,668

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$50,932
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$24,959
Food and Beverage	$21,328
Honoraria	$19,250
Travel and Lodging	$1,983
Other	$1,032

Research Payments

Dr. Larry I. Lipshultz, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $77,729.

Biography

Dr. Larry Lipshultz, who practices in Houston, TX, is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Lipshultz (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Italian. He has indicated that his clinical interests include male infertility, erectile dysfunction (impotence), and low testosterone (male hypogonadism). He is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Lipshultz graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. The average patient rating for Dr. Lipshultz is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including USA Managed Care Organization, Superior Health Plan, and Coventry. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Lipshultz include: Barbara Eck Menning Founder s Award, RESOLVE; Patients Choice Physician; and Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis Who s Who. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.