Summary

James D. Tipton Jr., M.D., earned a bachelor's degree from Asbury University, Wilmore, Kentucky, followed by his medical degree from the University of Louisville. He completed his pediatric residency at Norton Children's Hospital and the University of Louisville. He joined Norton Children's Hospital Medical Associates - Elizabethtown in 2015 before moving to Norton Children's Hospital Medical Associates - Dixie. Dr. Tipton is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Kentucky chapter of the AAP and the Greater Louisville Medical Society. He is board certified in pediatrics. A native of Louisville, Dr. Tipton attends Southeast Christian Church, where he is active in the sports and fitness ministry. He enjoys spending time with his wife and five children, coaching his sons, playing basketball and golf, and running.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Norton Children's Medical Group - Dixie

4420 Dixie Hwy Ste 126Louisville, KY 40216

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Louisville , KYFranklin , TNFranklin , TNFranklin , TN
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus Med School: Universidad Mayor Real San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James D Tipton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Corvel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • Wellcare
  • WellCare Medicare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

James D Tipton has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James D Tipton has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

James D Tipton holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

James D Tipton's NPI number is 1558533620.

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