Nicole Ruhland
NPI 1053996983 · Physician Assistant · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Ruhland is a Physician Assistant provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1053996983).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053996983
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
891 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 317 | $71 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 163 | $9 |
| Immunologic Analysis for Detection of Tumor Antigen, Quantitative; Ca 12586304 | 145 | $20 |
| 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'SG2211 | 142 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $98 |
| Exam of External Female Genitals Using an Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 38 | 27 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$894 across 29 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2304 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311-4316Phone: (877) 859-0542
- 3200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312-4104Phone: (515) 271-1400
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-11
- Last updated
- 2023-12-26
- Certified
- 2023-12-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Ruhland's NPI number?
- Nicole Ruhland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053996983, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Ruhland's specialty?
- Nicole Ruhland is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Ruhland located?
- Nicole Ruhland's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309-1426.
- What is Nicole Ruhland's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Ruhland is (515) 875-9290.
- Does Nicole Ruhland accept Medicare?
- Nicole Ruhland is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Ruhland's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Ruhland's NPI (1053996983) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.