Scott Rimpler, CNM
CNMCertified Nurse Midwife
Rimpler Midwifery
1366526287Is Scott Rimpler, CNM a Good Midwife?
Scott Rimpler, CNM has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified midwives in Pasco, WA. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced midwives in the area — well above the local average of 12 years.
The most important verification step for any midwife is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Rimpler's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What to Expect & Cost
Prenatal visits with Scott Rimpler, CNM tend to run longer than a typical OB appointment — often 30–60 minutes — with more time for questions, education, and shared decision-making. Care may take place in a hospital, birth center, or home depending on the practice. With a certified nurse midwife focus, expect care geared toward that area.
Most insurance plans cover care from a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), frequently at the same level as physician maternity care. Costs for birth-center or home birth with a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) vary widely and may be partly out-of-pocket — global maternity fees commonly range from $3,000–$9,000 depending on setting and region.
These are general ranges, not Scott Rimpler, CNM's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.
Before Your First Visit
- • Confirm the credential type — CNM and CM are nationally certified; CPM credentialing and scope vary by state.
- • Ask about birth setting — hospital, birth center, or home, and what happens if a transfer becomes necessary.
- • Check collaborative care — ask which physician or hospital the midwife works with for higher-risk situations.
- • Verify insurance coverage — confirm the midwife and planned birth setting are covered by your plan.
- • Bring your health history — prior pregnancies and any conditions help shape a safe care plan from the start.
Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
12
Avg in Pasco
8
midwives in Pasco
CNM
Credential
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington Midwifery Advisory Committee (DOH), whose official record verifies license status, discipline, legal actions. Check Rimpler's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Credential
- CNM
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 10/25/2006