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Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

509 Olde Waterford Way Suite 102
Leland, NC 28451

(910) 641-8650

Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD is an orthopedist in Leland, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery.

Office Locations

509 Olde Waterford Way Suite 102
Leland, NC 28451

(910) 641-8650

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619 Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 28472

(910) 642-0331

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701 Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 28472

(910) 641-8625

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	303
doctor visit	917
hip imaging	106
hospital care	13
injections	303
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	111
lower extremity surgery	111
musculoskeletal imaging	353
pelvic imaging	78
reconstructive surgery	111
revision surgery	22
X-rays	447

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2013 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	303
doctor visit	873
hip imaging	106
hospital care	19
injections	303
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	136
lower extremity surgery	136
minimally invasive procedures	33
musculoskeletal imaging	290
pelvic imaging	81
reconstructive surgery	103
revision surgery	15
spinal procedures	13
synovectomy	17
X-rays	384

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	56
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	230
doctor visit	739
hip imaging	103
hospital care	11
injections	230
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	157
lower extremity surgery	157
minimally invasive procedures	50
musculoskeletal imaging	235
pelvic imaging	54
reconstructive surgery	107
revision surgery	18
spinal procedures	15
synovectomy	26
X-rays	304

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	145
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	46
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	240
doctor visit	754
fracture surgery	16
hip imaging	101
injections	240
joint surgery	159
lower extremity surgery	175
minimally invasive procedures	41
musculoskeletal imaging	254
pelvic imaging	52
reconstructive surgery	118
revision surgery	27
spinal procedures	11
synovectomy	19
X-rays	317

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	654

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	762
Black	240
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	112
Less than 65	280

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	270
doctor visit	806
injections	270
joint surgery	162
lower extremity surgery	162
minimally invasive procedures	59
musculoskeletal imaging	135
reconstructive surgery	103
synovectomy	30
X-rays	135

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	47
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	296
doctor visit	800
hospital care	18
injections	296
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	160
lower extremity surgery	160
minimally invasive procedures	37
musculoskeletal imaging	136
reconstructive surgery	123
revision surgery	12
synovectomy	18
X-rays	136

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	55
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2018 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	215
doctor visit	695
hospital care	12
injections	215
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	111
lower extremity surgery	111
minimally invasive procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	84
reconstructive surgery	79
synovectomy	15
X-rays	84

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	45
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2019 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	319
doctor visit	882
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	72
injections	319
inpatient care	72
joint surgery	137
lower extremity surgery	151
minimally invasive procedures	24
musculoskeletal imaging	121
reconstructive surgery	113
synovectomy	12
X-rays	121

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	70
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2020 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	374
blood draw	15
doctor visit	1078
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	79
injections	374
inpatient care	79
joint surgery	101
lower extremity surgery	116
minimally invasive procedures	38
musculoskeletal imaging	201
reconstructive surgery	63
synovectomy	14
X-rays	201

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	135
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	75
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2021 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	298
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	29
doctor visit	924
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	133
injections	298
inpatient care	133
joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	60
musculoskeletal imaging	108
reconstructive surgery	46
X-rays	108

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	54
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC during 2022 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	257
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	30
doctor visit	791
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	69
injections	257
inpatient care	69
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	89
minimally invasive procedures	31
musculoskeletal imaging	75
reconstructive surgery	59
X-rays	75

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	62
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated as an orthopedist in Leland, NC were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	282
blood draw	15
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	29
doctor visit	841
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	104
hospital care	47
injections	282
inpatient care	47
joint surgery	123
lower extremity surgery	129
minimally invasive procedures	38
musculoskeletal imaging	181
pelvic imaging	66
reconstructive surgery	93
revision surgery	18
spinal procedures	13
synovectomy	18
X-rays	210

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD.

**Gender**
Female	346
Male	210

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	119
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	420
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	56
75 to 84	146
Less than 65	112
65 to 74	241

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Craig Nathan Lippe, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in North Carolina.

Licensed In: North Carolina

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biom'Up SA	$5,597 HEMOBLAST Bellows $5,597
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$4,605 ROSA $1,780	Taperloc $926	G7 $832	Persona Revision $467	Compositcp $122	Other $477
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,975 Journey II XR $596	REDAPT Revision Hip System $425	Legion Revision $267	Navio Surgical System $89	Synergy Hip System $40	Other $559
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,148 BIOSURE REGENESORB $408	Journey II BCS $271	Legion Revision $229	VERILAST Knees $112	Navio Surgical System $104	Other $23
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.	$1,066 Zynrelef $1,066
Other	$2,002 EUFLEXXA $340	Sutures $134	SurgX $118	Extremities $114	Duexis $107	Other $1,190