Quick answers
- Does Joseph C. Ripepi Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph C. Ripepi 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 Joseph C. Ripepi Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 283 Original Medicare patients and 1,380 services for Joseph C. Ripepi Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph C. Ripepi Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1639100431. 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 Joseph C. Ripepi 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 | 283 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,380 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail (11730)284 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)187 services
- Simple or single drainage of skin abscess (10060)162 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)134 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)134 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph C. Ripepi Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 19109 Old Detroit RdRocky River, OH 44116 (440) 331‑9383
- 5500 Ridge Rd, Suite 140Parma, OH 44129 (440) 843‑3692
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Rocky River
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rocky River, OH — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639100431 |
| 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 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