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Melissa Ruppert, COTA/L

Occupational Therapy Assistant in Joliet, IL · enumerated 2022.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1003531138

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Melissa Ruppert
Credential COTA/L
Sex Female
Practice address 212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL, 60435
Enumeration date Oct 11, 2022
Last updated in NPPES Oct 11, 2022

Taxonomy & licenses

224Z00000X Occupational Therapy Assistant Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers · License 057.005375 (IL) Primary

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What is the NPI number for Melissa Ruppert?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Melissa Ruppert is 1003531138, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Melissa Ruppert practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Joliet, IL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2022-10-11.