Robert B Ripchinski, PAC - Medicare Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

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Robert B Ripchinski, PAC is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant" in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from nursing school in 2006 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc and his current practice location is 450 Laurel St, Suite A, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 247-8400.

Robert B Ripchinski is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 002093) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1003970278.

Contact Information

Robert B Ripchinski, PAC
450 Laurel St, Suite A,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3045
(515) 247-8400
(515) 248-8888

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Provider's Profile

Full NameRobert B Ripchinski
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience20 Years
Location450 Laurel St, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Robert B Ripchinski graduated from nursing school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003970278
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/24/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496757254
  • Enrollment ID: I20100803000823

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert B Ripchinski such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003970278NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363A00000XPhysician Assistant 002093 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital
Mary Greeley Medical CenterAmes, IAHospital
Mercyone Newton Medical CenterNewton, IAHospital
Ringgold County HospitalMount ayr, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc559767915969

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Robert B Ripchinski allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIowa Orthopaedic Center PC
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669579785
PECOS PAC ID: 5597679159
Enrollment ID: O20031118000215

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Robert B Ripchinski is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert B Ripchinski, PAC
450 Laurel St, Suite A,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3045

Ph: (515) 247-8400		Robert B Ripchinski, PAC
450 Laurel St, Suite A,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3045

Ph: (515) 247-8400

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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