Quick answers
- Does Samuel M. Kippenberger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel M. Kippenberger accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Samuel M. Kippenberger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 45 Original Medicare patients and 55 services for Samuel M. Kippenberger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samuel M. Kippenberger's NPI number?
- 1003138181. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Samuel M. Kippenberger, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 45 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 55 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)18 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)13 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure62%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Samuel M. Kippenberger works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samuel M. Kippenberger at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Catholic Medical CenterManchester, NH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 300034
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel M. Kippenberger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 333 Borthwick AvePortsmouth, NH 03801 (603) 436‑5110
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel M. Kippenberger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Intensive Care Consortium Inc496 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Portsmouth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portsmouth, NH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Intensive Care Consortium Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003138181 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians