Ralph Cepero, M.D.
NPI 1952379414 · Otolaryngology Physician · Odessa, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Cepero, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Odessa, TX (NPI 1952379414).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952379414
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G4903 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
214 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 | 104 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 50 | $105 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 36 | $118 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 24 | $45 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$118 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 81 | 33 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 66 | 30 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 58 | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 41 | 15 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc | 21 | 19 |
| Levofloxacin | 20 | 18 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 19 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$232 across 9 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
- 2006-03-10
- Last updated
- 2015-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Cepero's NPI number?
- Ralph Cepero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952379414, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Cepero's specialty?
- Ralph Cepero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ralph Cepero located?
- Ralph Cepero's practice location on file with NPPES is 540 W 5th St, Odessa, TX 79761-5034.
- What is Ralph Cepero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Cepero is (432) 333-8808.
- Does Ralph Cepero accept Medicare?
- Ralph Cepero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Cepero's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Cepero's NPI (1952379414) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.