Active NPI 1245961127 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Ruffin Tchakounte

Internal Medicine • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Ruffin Tchakounte is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since graduating from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 2022, Ruffin Tchakounte delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1415 WOODLAND AVE STE 140.

Ruffin Tchakounte maintains professional affiliations with Knoxville Community Hospital Inc, Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation, Broadlawns Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1415 Woodland Ave Ste 140

Des Moines, IA 503093203

Telephone 5152416636

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences

Graduation Year

2022

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Des Moines, IA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

4 Yrs -12.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.6 Yrs

State Avg: 25.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

229 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tchakounte (4 Years) 4 Yrs

Des Moines Specialty Average (16.6 Years) 16.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-23

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License IA DO-06650

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.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License IA DO-06650

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 502667700

Phone: 5153431000

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

700 E Uinversity Ave, Des Moines, IA 503162302

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

4480 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 527221644

St. Joseph's Hospital And Health Center

2500 Fairway St, Dickinson, ND 586012639

Phone: 7014564000

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091406

Phone: 5152416212

Mahaska County Hospital

1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA 525774298

Phone: 6416723100

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 503141548

Phone: 5152822200

Knoxville Community Hospital Inc

1002 S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA 501383151

Phone: 6418422151

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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