Quick answers
- Does Kenneth G. Ryder Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kenneth G. Ryder Jr. 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 Kenneth G. Ryder Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 240 Original Medicare patients and 2,100 services for Kenneth G. Ryder Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kenneth G. Ryder Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1588616429. 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 Kenneth G. Ryder Jr., 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 | 240 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,100 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,060 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)223 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)162 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)124 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)118 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis38%
- Depression20%
- Diabetes18%
- Ischemic heart disease15%
Hospitals where Kenneth G. Ryder Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kenneth G. Ryder Jr. 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.
- Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390133
- St Lukes HospitalBethlehem, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390049
Practice locations
Addresses where Kenneth G. Ryder Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1040 Chestnut StEmmaus, PA 18049 (610) 966‑5549
- 4955 Route 873, Suite BSchnecksville, PA 18078 (610) 799‑4100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth G. Ryder Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lehigh Valley Physician Group2,542 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Emmaus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Emmaus, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lehigh Valley Physician Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588616429 |
| 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