Robert Ripchinski, PAC
NPI 1003970278 · Physician Assistant · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Ripchinski, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1003970278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003970278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 002093 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
516 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views73552 | 93 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 77 | $44 |
| Treatment of Upper End of Broken Thigh Bone With Placement of Stabilizing Device Or Prosthetic Replacement27236 | 46 | $145 |
| Stabilization of Upper Thigh Bone With Device27187 | 42 | $63 |
| Treatment of Broken Shaft of Thigh Bone With Implant27506 | 36 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 66 | 52 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | 19 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$609 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-21
- Last updated
- 2016-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Ripchinski's NPI number?
- Robert Ripchinski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003970278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Ripchinski's specialty?
- Robert Ripchinski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Robert Ripchinski located?
- Robert Ripchinski's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314-3045.
- What is Robert Ripchinski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Ripchinski is (515) 247-8400.
- Does Robert Ripchinski accept Medicare?
- Robert Ripchinski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Ripchinski's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Ripchinski's NPI (1003970278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.