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Dr. Charles Ripp, MD
Colorado Springs, CO
Accepting patients
Online booking
Who is Dr. Ripp, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Charles Ripp, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ripp completed his residency at Univ Of Ne Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Family Medicine. Dr. Ripp is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ripp’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ripp’s office at (719) 358-8270.
Where did Dr. Ripp go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ne Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Family Medicine | Med College Wisc
Is Dr. Ripp board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Ripp, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ripp speak?
Dr. Ripp and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ripp typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ripp diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ripp. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ripp typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ripp performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ripp. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Ripp accept my insurance?
Dr. Ripp accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 358-8270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ripp accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Ripp in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ripp's office located?
Dr. Charles Ripp's Primary Practice
8540 Scarborough Dr Ste 370
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 358-8270
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Charles Ripp?
Dr. Ripp has appointments available at his Colorado Springs, CO office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Ripp's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ripp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013916881.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ripp?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ripp
What is Dr. Charles Ripp's specialty?
Dr. Ripp is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Colorado Springs, CO.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Charles Ripp affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ripp is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Charles Ripp accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. Charles Ripp is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Ripp offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ripp, or call (719) 358-8270 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Ripp?
Please contact Dr. Ripp's office at (719) 358-8270 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Ripp have?
Dr. Charles Ripp is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Family Medicine.
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