Thomas Rippner, O.D.
NPI 1578613451 · Optometrist · San Luis Obispo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Rippner, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in San Luis Obispo, CA (NPI 1578613451).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578613451
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OPT4852 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
134 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 134 | $94 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $94–$94 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-11
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Rippner's NPI number?
- Thomas Rippner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578613451, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Rippner's specialty?
- Thomas Rippner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Thomas Rippner located?
- Thomas Rippner's practice location on file with NPPES is 1270 Peach St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2856.
- What is Thomas Rippner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Rippner is (805) 541-1342.
- Does Thomas Rippner accept Medicare?
- Thomas Rippner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Rippner's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Rippner's NPI (1578613451) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.