Candace Ripperda, M.D.
NPI 1558571968 · Family Medicine Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Candace Ripperda, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1558571968).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558571968
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- P3425 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
277 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $91 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 51 | $15 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 39 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $63 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 14 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$123 (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 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 253 | 79 |
| Lisinopril | 162 | 52 |
| Gabapentin | 147 | 40 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 140 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 118 | 37 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 101 | 22 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48 across 3 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
- 2007-05-23
- Last updated
- 2021-12-28
- Certified
- 2021-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Candace Ripperda's NPI number?
- Candace Ripperda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558571968, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Candace Ripperda's specialty?
- Candace Ripperda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Candace Ripperda located?
- Candace Ripperda's practice location on file with NPPES is 1402 W Avenue H, Temple, TX 76504-5342.
- What is Candace Ripperda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Candace Ripperda is (254) 771-8401.
- Does Candace Ripperda accept Medicare?
- Candace Ripperda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Candace Ripperda's NPI active?
- Yes — Candace Ripperda's NPI (1558571968) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.