Richard Ripperger, M.D.
Richard Ripperger, M.D. is an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Eldridge, IA, registered under NPI 1871571224. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 27005 GLYNNS CREEK CT, Eldridge, IA 52748. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| MD-20699 | IA | Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician |
| MD-20699 | IA | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician primary |
This provider holds licence MD-20699 issued in IA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Orthopaedic Surgery covers
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207X00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207XS0106X | Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Hand Surgery | MD-20699 | IA | |
| 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician | MD-20699 | IA | primary |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1871571224 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jan 5, 2006 |
| Last updated | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Practice address |
27005 GLYNNS CREEK CT Eldridge, IA 52748 (563) 320-4756 |
| Other identifiers |
0192724
· Medicaid (IA) 038967 · Other 15606 · Other 1602940 · Other 19816 · Other 200029098 · Other 57860 · Other (IA) 58100 · Other (IA) 8121085 · Other (IL) IA0141 · Other (IA) T80524 · Other (IA) |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Sum = 56 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.