Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dena Kaufman, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1902445539
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1221 Pleasant St Ste 400
Des Moines, IA 503091426
(515) 875-9290
fax (515) 875-9384
Additional location
411 Laurel St Ste 2100
Des Moines, IA 503143026
(515) 247-3266
fax (515) 643-8688
Mailing address
Po Box 424
Des Moines, IA 503020424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 25, 2026
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #099508

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902445539. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
29
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$3,341
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
58571 Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries through abdomen using an endoscope, 250.0 g or less 29 29 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 48 peers in Des Moines Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,196
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 5 $2,176.73
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $19.35

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$2,014
Food and Beverage
$182

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Dena Kaufman's medical specialty?
Dr. Dena Kaufman practices Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Dena Kaufman practice?
Dr. Dena Kaufman practices at 1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 503091426. Office phone: 5158759290.
What is Dr. Dena Kaufman's NPI?
Dr. Dena Kaufman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902445539, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dena Kaufman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dena Kaufman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dena Kaufman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries through abdomen using an endoscope, 250.0 g or less (HCPCS 58571). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.