Quick answers
- Does Ruthann I. Lipman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruthann I. Lipman 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 Ruthann I. Lipman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 584 Original Medicare patients and 2,176 services for Ruthann I. Lipman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruthann I. Lipman's NPI number?
- 1831380963. 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 Ruthann I. Lipman, 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 | 584 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,176 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)618 services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)300 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)253 services
- Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)115 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)101 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety31%
- Depression25%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Ruthann I. Lipman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruthann I. Lipman 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.
- Meadville Medical CenterMeadville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390113
- Saint Vincent HospitalErie, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390009
- UPMC Chautauqua at WcaJamestown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330239
- UPMC HamotErie, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390063
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruthann I. Lipman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1645 W 8th St, Suite 200Erie, PA 16505
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruthann I. Lipman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ear Nose and Throat Specialists of Northwestern Pennsylvania10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Erie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Erie, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ear Nose and Throat Specialists of Northwestern Pennsylvania
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831380963 |
| 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