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Dena Kaufman , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dena Kaufman, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dena Kaufman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400.

Dena Kaufman maintains professional affiliations with Mercy Clinics Inc, The Iowa Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include abdominal removal of uterus (250 grams or less) with removal of tubes and/or ovaries using an endoscope, removal of ovaries and/or tubes using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1221 Pleasant St Ste 400

Des Moines, IA 503091426

Telephone 5158759290
Fax 5158759384
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 The Iowa Clinic Pc Facility NPI 1346233178

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -2.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.4 Yrs
State Avg: 13.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
182 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (1543 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kaufman (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Des Moines Specialty Average (9.4 Years) 9.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
58571 Abdominal removal of uterus (250 grams or less) with removal of tubes and/or ovaries using an endoscope
42 42 $681.88 $110.53
58661 Removal of ovaries and/or tubes using an endoscope
12 12 $869.83 $120.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-25
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IA 099508

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.

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AS0400X

State License IA 099508

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Iowa Clinic Pc

1005 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 525016408

Phone: 6416842589

Mercy Clinics Inc

1755 59th Pl, West Des Moines, IA 502667737

Phone: 5152474240

Mercy Clinics Inc

1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 503142613

Phone: 5152474240

Mercy Clinics Inc

411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143026

The Iowa Clinic Pc

1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091406

Phone: 5152416212

Secondary Practice Locations

411 Laurel St Ste 2100

Des Moines, IA 503143026

Phone: 5152473266

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

30 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Kevin Kremer , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology

NPI 1053725770

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicole Ruhland

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053996983
Dr. Therese Tran , DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1063609758

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Katelyn Buhrow , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1073957395

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melissa Phillips , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1093702490

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Theresa Hohertz , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1093944514

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 25, 2026

Physician Assistant (License #099508 in IA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 21, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 424, DES MOINES, IA 503020424 (Tel: 5158759255)

NPI Profile Active December 31, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location December 31, 2019

Registered at 1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400, DES MOINES, IA 503091426 (Tel: 5158759290)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address December 31, 2019

Registered at 7147 VISTA DR STE 150, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502669317 (Tel: 5158759925)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 31, 2019

Recorded as DENA KAUFMAN, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 31, 2019

Physician Assistant (License #099508 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 30, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902445539
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 30, 2019
Last Update: February 25, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 424

Des Moines, IA 503020424

Phone: 5158759255

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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