2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1346219672 D.O.
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RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
126
Medicare Part D claims · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in CLEVELAND, Ohio, prescribing 85% generic.

126
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

126 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2006

NPI 1346219672

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

126 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Ohio

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195, with a listed phone of (216) 444-4508. NPI 1346219672 was issued on 03/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZIPPER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195

Provider Details

NPI 1346219672
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/17/2006

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.. To verify RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 126 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

126
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
126
Total Day Supply
3,292
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Buspirone Hcl
13
Gabapentin
13
Eliquis
Apixaban
12
Finasteride
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s 126 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ZIPPER.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s specialty?
RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in CLEVELAND, Ohio. Credentials: D.O..
How much does RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. located?
RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. is located at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44195. Phone: (216) 444-4508.
What is RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s NPI number?
RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346219672, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Gabapentin, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. accept Medicare?
RONALD ZIPPER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 126 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s credentials?
RONALD ZIPPER, D.O.'s NPI is 1346219672 with credentials D.O.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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