Quick answers
- Does Dietrich Riepen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dietrich Riepen 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 Dietrich Riepen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 84 Original Medicare patients and 136 services for Dietrich Riepen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dietrich Riepen's NPI number?
- 1689161218. 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 Dietrich Riepen, 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 | 84 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 136 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant (27245)16 services
- Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement (27236)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%
- Arthritis58%
- Depression37%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Dietrich Riepen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dietrich Riepen 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.
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterDurango, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060013
Practice locations
Addresses where Dietrich Riepen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Mercado St, Suite 202Durango, CO 81301 (970) 764‑9400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dietrich Riepen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado1,225 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Durango
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durango, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689161218 |
| 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