MRS. DENA KAUFMAN PA-C
NPI 1902445539
Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Active since December 30, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 875-9290(515) 875-9384 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2021, Dec 31, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Mrs. Dena Kaufman Pa-c NPPES

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

MRS. DENA KAUFMAN PA-C (NPI 1902445539) is an individual physician assistant in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (099508) and active in the NPI registry since December 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902445539
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. DENA KAUFMANCredential: PA-C
Location Address1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400Des Moines, IA 50309-1426
Mailing AddressPo Box 424Des Moines, IA 50302-0424 · (515) 875-9255 · Fax (515) 875-9223
Fax(515) 875-9384
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 25, 2026
NPI 1902445539 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in IA · 099508
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 099508 (IA)
1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400, Des Moines, IA 50309

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1411 Laurel St Ste 2100Des Moines, IA 50314-3026 · Phone (515) 247-3266 · Fax (515) 643-8688

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Dena Kaufman Pa-c 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 ID7911335575
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200312001692
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries through abdomen using an endoscope, 250.0 g or less 58571
This procedure involves the removal of certain internal structures through small incisions in the abdomen, using a special tool called an endoscope. It's performed when these structures are causing health issues. The weight reference (250.0 g or less) relates to the size of the structures being removed.
42 services42 patients
Removal of ovaries and/or tubes using an endoscope 58661
This procedure involves the use of a special instrument, an endoscope, to remove certain parts inside your body. It is done through small incisions, which reduces recovery time and discomfort. It's often performed to prevent or treat certain conditions.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160083
Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 5

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Physician Assistant
1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Nurse Practitioner
1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Nurse Practitioner
1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309

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 Dena Kaufman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dena Kaufman is 1902445539. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2019.

Where is Dena Kaufman located?

Dena Kaufman practices at 1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 875-9290.

What is Dena Kaufman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Dena Kaufman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dena Kaufman 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 Dena Kaufman accept?

Health plans from Medica list Dena Kaufman 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 Dena Kaufman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dena Kaufman is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dena Kaufman was last updated on February 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.