Edward M Ruppert, LISW

Clinical Social Worker

Edward M Ruppert is a Clinical Social Worker based in Ames, IA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across IA can see Edward M Ruppert, LISW in person in Ames or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 39+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).

1 of 133 Social Worker providers in IASee all Social Worker in Ames39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2733dNPPES updated 2018-11-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

113 Colorado Ave Ste 111, Ames, IA 50014-2406

Fax: (970) 294-4492
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

High Cholesterol
64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Mood Disorders
64%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
59%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
55%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Hypertension
50%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.

Taxonomy: 1041C0700X

Virtual Social Work Care With Edward M Ruppert

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Edward M Ruppert for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Ames required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Edward M Ruppert

NPI records show Dr. Ruppert as active with telehealth listed in Ames, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 292-9697.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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