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RUFFIN TCHAKOUNTE
NPI 1245961127
Internal Medicine in Des Moines, IA

Active since June 21, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-6636 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ruffin Tchakounte NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RUFFIN TCHAKOUNTE (NPI 1245961127) is an individual internal medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (DO-06650) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245961127
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRUFFIN TCHAKOUNTE
Location Address1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140Des Moines, IA 50309-3203
Mailing Address1415 Woodland Ave Ste 140Des Moines, IA 50309-3203 · (515) 241-6636
Phone(515) 241-6636
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1245961127 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · DO-06650
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License DO-06650 (IA)
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ruffin Tchakounte is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7416337639
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250213003572, I20260205001657
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Broadlawns Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number160101
Location1801 Hickman RoadDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Knoxville, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number161355
Location1002 South Lincoln StreetKnoxville, IA 50138 · Marion County
Emergency services

Mahaska Health Partnership

Critical Access Hospitals · Oskaloosa, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161379
Location1229 C Avenue EastOskaloosa, IA 52577 · Mahaska County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson

Critical Access Hospitals · Dickinson, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number351336
Location2500 Fairway StreetDickinson, ND 58601 · Stark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50309 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DANIELLE REHOR
Internal Medicine
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (913) 579-4075
ASHLEY KAE BERRY DPM
Podiatrist
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8595
SARAH SOOJIN LEE DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6636
DR. COLE DOUGLAS MOORE DO
Internal Medicine
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6636
DR. YI JIE HAMMONDS MD
Hospitalist
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5995
KIMBERLY JOANNE HWANG DO
Internal Medicine
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6636
DR. LIRAN BENDOR DO
Internal Medicine
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5995
AIMAN ZIA
Pediatrics
1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6636

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ruffin Tchakounte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruffin Tchakounte is 1245961127. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2022.

Where is Ruffin Tchakounte located?

Ruffin Tchakounte practices at 1415 Woodland Ave Ste 140, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-6636.

What is Ruffin Tchakounte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ruffin Tchakounte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruffin Tchakounte is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ruffin Tchakounte accept?

Health plans from Medica list Ruffin Tchakounte as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ruffin Tchakounte affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruffin Tchakounte is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, Broadlawns Medical Center, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Mahaska Health Partnership and Chi St Alexius Health Dickinson.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruffin Tchakounte was last updated on April 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.