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

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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

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher J Ronkar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
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

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher J Ronkar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

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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