Quick answers
- Where does Thomas F. Rippner see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including San Luis Obispo, CA and Camarillo, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Thomas F. Rippner's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Thomas F. Rippner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas F. Rippner accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Thomas F. Rippner?
- (805) 541-1342, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Thomas F. Rippner's NPI number?
- 1578613451. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas F. Rippner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1270 Peach St, Suite 100San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 541‑1342
- 6195 Fremont CirCamarillo, CA 93012 (805) 541‑1342
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas F. Rippner as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Limberg Eye Surgery a Medical Corporation4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in San Luis Obispo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Luis Obispo, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1967 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578613451 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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