Quick answers
- Does William F. Rippe Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William F. Rippe Ii 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 William F. Rippe Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 271 Original Medicare patients and 387 services for William F. Rippe Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William F. Rippe Ii's NPI number?
- 1316235054. 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 William F. Rippe Ii, 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 | 271 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 387 |
| Different services or procedures | 76 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)36 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)31 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)31 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)27 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older) (00562)18 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Diabetes40%
- COPD38%
Hospitals where William F. Rippe Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William F. Rippe Ii 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.
- Mosaic Life Care at St JosephSaint Joseph, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260006
Practice locations
Addresses where William F. Rippe Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5202 Faraon St, Suite ASaint Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 271‑1067
- 5325 Faraon StSaint Joseph, MO 64506
- 5325 Faraon St, Suite RSaint Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 271‑6870
- 901 Heartland RdSaint Joseph, MO 64506
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William F. Rippe Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heartland Regional Medical Center394 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Saint Joseph
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Joseph, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heartland Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City Homeopathic Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316235054 |
| 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