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KENNETH M RIPP M.D.
NPI 1245312537
Family Medicine in Cloquet, MN

Active since October 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
417 SKYLINE BLVD, CLOQUET, MN 55720(218) 879-1271(218) 879-8904 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2020, Nov 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kenneth M Ripp M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KENNETH M RIPP M.D. (NPI 1245312537) is an individual family medicine provider in Cloquet, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (38473) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245312537
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH M RIPPCredential: M.D.
Location Address417 SKYLINE BLVDCloquet, MN 55720-1164
Mailing Address417 Skyline BlvdCloquet, MN 55720-1164 · (218) 879-1271 · Fax (218) 879-8904
Phone(218) 879-1271
Fax(218) 879-8904
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2020
✔ NPI 1245312537 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 38473
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
417 SKYLINE BLVD, Cloquet, MN 55720
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid892025700MN
Other8D694RIMN · Blues & First Plan
Other0102377MN · Medica

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Security Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kenneth M Ripp M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4688587561
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100210000296
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Lukes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240047
Location915 East 1st StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Cloquet, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241364
Location512 Skyline BoulevardCloquet, MN 55720 · Carlton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55720 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers11 claims40 services$6.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers13 claims260 services$4.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4414
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
2 suppliers12 claims186 services$4.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers18 claims36 services$1.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$57.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$16.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. DARLA J VANHEERDE M.D.
Family Medicine
417 SKYLINE BLVD
CLOQUET, MN 55720
Carlton County (218) 879-1271
LEAOLA FIELDS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
417 SKYLINE BLVD, CMH RAITER CLINIC
CLOQUET, MN 55720
Carlton County (218) 879-1271
PATIENCE ASKIM NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
417 SKYLINE BLVD
CLOQUET, MN 55720
Carlton County (218) 879-1271
BRITTANY DAWN MCCULLOUGH
Nurse Practitioner
417 SKYLINE BLVD
CLOQUET, MN 55720
Carlton County (218) 879-1271
DR. SHELLY A BREYEN M.D.
Family Medicine
417 SKYLINE BLVD
CLOQUET, MN 55720
Carlton County (218) 879-1271
DR. ERIN LOUKS SMITH M.D.
Family Medicine
417 SKYLINE BLVD
CLOQUET, MN 55720
Carlton County (218) 879-1271
RYAN K HURSH APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
417 SKYLINE BLVD
CLOQUET, MN 55720
Carlton County (218) 879-1271
DR. JAMES A ROGERS M.D.
Family Medicine
417 SKYLINE BLVD
CLOQUET, MN 55720
Carlton County (218) 879-1271

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kenneth Ripp's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Ripp is 1245312537. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Ripp located?

Kenneth Ripp practices at 417 Skyline Blvd, Cloquet, MN 55720. The listed phone number is (218) 879-1271.

What is Kenneth Ripp's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kenneth Ripp enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Ripp is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kenneth Ripp accept?

Health plans from Medica and Security Health Plan list Kenneth Ripp as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kenneth Ripp affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Ripp is affiliated with St Lukes Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Ripp was last updated on December 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.