Individual provider

Stanley Lipkowitz, MD, PHD

Medical Oncology Physician Medicare enrolled

Stanley Lipkowitz, MD, PHD is a Medical Oncology Physician in Bethesda, MD, registered under NPI 1255317657.

Getting there

The practice address on file is NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER 8901 WISCONSIN AVE, Bethesda, MD 20889. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
D0035478 MD Medical Oncology Physician primary

This provider holds licence D0035478 issued in MD. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Order And Referring Only - Medical Oncology
PAC ID
7113244104
Enrollment ID
I20150401001246

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Order And Referring Only - Medical Oncology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Medical Oncology covers

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RX0202X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1255317657 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateDec 16, 2005
Last updatedJul 13, 2026
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
GenderMale
CredentialMD, PHD
Practice address NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
8901 WISCONSIN AVE
Bethesda, MD 20889
(301) 295-6230
Fax (301) 295-5928
Mailing address BLG 37/RM 2066, LCMB, CCR, NCI 37 CONVENT DRIVE MSC 4256
Bethesda, MD 20892
This record was updated on Jul 13, 2026, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1255317657 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 7 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 2 5 5 3 1 7 6 5
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 2 1 5 6 1 5 6 1

Sum = 53 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1255317657?
NPI 1255317657 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Stanley Lipkowitz, MD, PHD in Bethesda, MD. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Medical Oncology cover?
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
How do I contact Stanley Lipkowitz, MD, PHD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (301) 295-6230, last updated Jul 13, 2026. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Stanley Lipkowitz, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1255317657 a valid number?
Yes. 1255317657 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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