Dr. Candace E. Lipshy
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 35 years
- Graduated from: University Of Houston - College Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 1986
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1023096849
Dr. Candace E. Lipshy OD
Optometrist
She is located at 5311 West 9th Avenue in Amarillo, TX 79106. Can help patients with the following: Astigmatism, Blepharitis, Eye Allergy, Lazy Eye, Presbyopia, Sty. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023096849. Appointment can be made via the phone number (806) 359-3937. She is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Candace E. Lipshy, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Candace E. Lipshy.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Candace E. Lipshy
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Candace E. Lipshy as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete VALUE Gold (3 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused VALUE Silver (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused VALUE Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold VALUE (3 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver VALUE (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver VALUE + Vision + Adult Dental (3 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 19 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) | POS · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Catastrophic | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Candace E. Lipshy is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Candace E. Lipshy is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):
- AMARILLO, TX, 79106-4161
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $511 |
| Shire North American Group | $237 |
| Bausch And Lomb | $154 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1268 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 1986
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Candace E. Lipshy treat?
Dr. Candace E. Lipshy provides treatment for Astigmatism, Blepharitis, Eye Allergy, Lazy Eye, Presbyopia, Sty. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Candace E. Lipshy have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Candace E. Lipshy is affiliated with John J Alpar MD PA.
Does Dr. Candace E. Lipshy accept patients with Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan?
Yes, Dr. Candace E. Lipshy is listed in-network for Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Candace E. Lipshy?
Dr. Candace E. Lipshy's office is located at 5311 West 9th Avenue in Amarillo, TX 79106.