Nicholas Ripperger
NPI 1528797073 · Physician Assistant · West Harrison, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Ripperger is a Physician Assistant provider in West Harrison, IN (NPI 1528797073).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528797073
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Medical Physician Assistant363AM0700X
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
383 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 119 | $73 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 66 | $90 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 36 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 33 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 32 | $41 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 102 | 90 |
| Amoxicillin | 48 | 46 |
| Azithromycin | 46 | 45 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 40 | 36 |
| Methylprednisolone | 37 | 37 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 36 | 36 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 33 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2022-06-09
- Last updated
- 2022-06-29
- Certified
- 2022-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Ripperger's NPI number?
- Nicholas Ripperger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528797073, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Ripperger's specialty?
- Nicholas Ripperger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Ripperger located?
- Nicholas Ripperger's practice location on file with NPPES is 1038 Seeley Rd, West Harrison, IN 47060-8019.
- What is Nicholas Ripperger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Ripperger is (513) 317-2918.
- Does Nicholas Ripperger accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Ripperger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Ripperger's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Ripperger's NPI (1528797073) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.