Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Ripchinski, PAC

Physician Assistant · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1003970278
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
450 Laurel St, Suite A
Des Moines, IA 503143045
(515) 247-8400
fax (515) 248-8888

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2016
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #002093

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003970278. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
541
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$32,221
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 93 58 $8
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 84 67 $44
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement 50 48 $147
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 30 18 $8
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant 29 29 $153
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 29 15 $7
27506 Treatment of broken shaft of thigh bone with implant 24 23 $167
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 24 19 $8
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 23 12 $7
27187 Stabilization of upper thigh bone with device 21 21 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 48 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$609
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 6 $259.51
Stryker Corporation 11 $157.03
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 1 $134.19
Prism Medical 1 $27.08
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $15.40
PolyNovo North America LLC 1 $15.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$609

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
119
Patients
78
Total drug cost
$1,486
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 69 53 $866
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 32 25 $537
Tramadol Hcl Generic 18 0 $83

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Ripchinski's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Ripchinski practices Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Robert Ripchinski practice?
Dr. Robert Ripchinski practices at 450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143045. Office phone: 5152478400.
What is Dr. Robert Ripchinski's NPI?
Dr. Robert Ripchinski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003970278, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Ripchinski accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Ripchinski accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Ripchinski commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (HCPCS 73552); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement (HCPCS 27236). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.