Physician Profile
Kathleen E. Rinkes, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rinkes
Based in Sandusky, OH, Kathleen E. Rinkes, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics/gynecology. Kathleen graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. Kathleen is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Kathleen cared for 361 Medicare patients across 379 services. The services billed most often include screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory, cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1336334598 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (419) 625-2841
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2500 W STRUB RD SUITE 210
Sandusky, OH 44870
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
- Endometriosis
- Heavy periods
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Yeast infection
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Diaphragm fitting
- Pessary fitting and management
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Birth Control
- IUD Removal
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
- Well-woman exam
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
- Pelvic exam
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
379 services · 361 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
122 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
122 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
101 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
34 | As often as other peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Kathleen E. Rinkes's specialty?
Kathleen E. Rinkes is an obstetrics/gynecology in Sandusky, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kathleen E. Rinkes?
Kathleen E. Rinkes is listed at 2500 W Strub Rd Suite 210, Sandusky, OH 44870. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kathleen E. Rinkes?
The number on file is (419) 625-2841. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kathleen E. Rinkes's NPI number?
Kathleen E. Rinkes's National Provider Identifier is 1336334598. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Kathleen E. Rinkes's education?
Kathleen E. Rinkes attended Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kathleen E. Rinkes been practicing?
Kathleen E. Rinkes has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kathleen E. Rinkes known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kathleen E. Rinkes the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kathleen E. Rinkes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kathleen E. Rinkes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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