Melanie Ripley, D.O.
NPI 1275948630 · Hospitalist Physician · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Addiction Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Ripley, D.O. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1275948630).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275948630
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125-065041 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
172 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 53 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 50 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $92 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 125 | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 49 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 21 |
| Omeprazole | 46 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 42 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3722 Harlem Ave Ste Ll34Riverside, IL 60546-2320Phone: (708) 783-6566Fax: (708) 783-6567
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-24
- Last updated
- 2020-10-28
- Certified
- 2020-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Ripley's NPI number?
- Melanie Ripley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275948630, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Ripley's specialty?
- Melanie Ripley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Ripley located?
- Melanie Ripley's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805-1951.
- What is Melanie Ripley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Ripley is (218) 786-8364.
- Does Melanie Ripley accept Medicare?
- Melanie Ripley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Ripley's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Ripley's NPI (1275948630) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.