Christopher J Ronkar, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Des Moines, IA

Christopher J Ronkar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Pc and his current practice location is 8421 Plum Dr, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 643-9699.

Christopher J Ronkar is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 32739) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1992810956.

Contact Information

Christopher J Ronkar, MD
8421 Plum Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50322-7356
(515) 643-9699
(515) 643-9698



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher J Ronkar
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience28 Years
Location8421 Plum Dr, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher J Ronkar graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992810956
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618019035
  • Enrollment ID: I20100123000247

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher J Ronkar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992810956NPI-NPPES
0282178MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 32739 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Pc094151471517

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameIowa Arthritis And Osteoporosis Center Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720462914
PECOS PAC ID: 0941514715
Enrollment ID: O20150806012531

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher J Ronkar, MD
8421 Plum Dr,
Urbandale, IA 50322-7356

Ph: (515) 270-7222
Christopher J Ronkar, MD
8421 Plum Dr,
Des Moines, IA 50322-7356

Ph: (515) 643-9699

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Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Pleasant Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-282-2921    Fax: 515-282-1035
Dr. Akshay Mahesh Khatri, M.B.B.S., MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-4200    Fax: 515-241-4048
Ravinder Dervesh, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St Ste 1225, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-633-3770    Fax: 515-288-6713
Mr. David Augusto Terrero Salcedo, M.D
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-4200    Fax: 515-241-4048
Tyler Mumm, DO
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-643-2261    Fax: 515-643-5802
Bilal Hasan Baig, DO
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-6636    Fax: 515-241-4080
Dr. Sean D Cunningham, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Ste 206, Des Moines, IA 50309
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