Dr. David Kipps, MD
Pulmonary Disease ·
Male ·
Age 69
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Dr. David Kipps, MD is a pulmonologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has been practicing for 38 years. He graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles in 1975 and specializes in pulmonary disease and pulmonary pathology.Read his story
Dignity Health Medical Foundation
700 Frederick St Ste 203
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Asthma
very high
more than 99% of peers
Bronchospasm
very high
more than 98% of peers
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
very high
more than 96% of peers
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Dr. Kipps' bio
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Kipps "As a physician, my goal is to provide comprehensive and effective respiratory care to improve the quality and longevity of the life of my patients."
2 Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Pathology
2 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Pulmonary DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
43 Conditions Treated
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Alkalosis
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness of Breath
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Thrombosis
- Tuberculosis
- Vascular Disease
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6 Procedures
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Bronchoscopy
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Respiratory Management
- Thoracentesis
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los AngelesMedical School | Graduated 1975
- Cedars Sinai Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1976
- Cedars Sinai Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1978
- Cedars Sinai Med CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1980
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Kipps accepts 7 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of CaliforniaAdvantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPOBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPOSelect Plus HMOSelect PPO
- Blue Shield of CaliforniaAccess Plus SavenetLocal Access Plus HMO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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