Dr. Jay W Ripka

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 52+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Jay W Ripka, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Gadsden, Alabama. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. Dr. Jay W Ripka also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mercy Medical Clinic, Llc, The Family First Health Clinic Inc.. Dr. Jay W Ripka does not accept Medicare Assignment. Call (256) 547-0288 to request Dr. Jay W Ripka the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 504 S 4th St
Gadsden, AL 35901-5217

Phone 1: (256) 547-0288

Fax: (256) 547-0290


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Jay W Ripka
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1254478522
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)
  • General Practice

Experience

  • Over 52 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Jay W Ripka attended and graduated from Medical College Of Pennsylvania in 1972.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1356519755
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
  • NPI Deactivation Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2016
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, May 22, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Jay W Ripka

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Jay W Ripka has been primarily specialized in General Practice for over 52 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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Medical Group Practice

  • Mercy Medical Clinic, Llc
  • The Family First Health Clinic Inc.


Practice Locations

504 S 4th St
Gadsden, AL 35901-5217
Phone: (256) 547-0288
Fax: (256) 547-0290
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


1016 Forrest Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901-3540
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


313 S 4th St
Gadsden, AL 35901-5212
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, May 22, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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