Provider Profile
Nicole Ruhland
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Nicole Ruhland
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Nicole Ruhland practices in Des Moines, IA. Nicole is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Nicole provided 891 services to 612 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125. NPI 1053996983 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
- (515) 875-9290
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400
Des Moines, IA 50309
2304 University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
3200 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
891 services · 612 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
163 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Exam of external female genitals using an endoscope | Procedure | 56820 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam and biopsy of external female genitals using an endoscope | Procedure | 56821 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Simple biopsy of vaginal mucous membrane | Procedure | 57100 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
317 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 | Lab test | 86304 |
145 | Too few peers to compare |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
142 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
51 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
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 physician assistants at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2022 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nicole Ruhland?
Nicole Ruhland is a physician assistant in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Nicole Ruhland's address?
Nicole Ruhland is listed at 1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Nicole Ruhland?
The number on file is (515) 875-9290. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Nicole Ruhland?
Nicole Ruhland's National Provider Identifier is 1053996983. 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
Where did Nicole Ruhland train?
Nicole Ruhland attended Other, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nicole Ruhland have?
Nicole Ruhland has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Nicole Ruhland perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nicole Ruhland performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, exam of external female genitals using an endoscope and exam and biopsy of external female genitals using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Nicole Ruhland's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nicole Ruhland. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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