Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Urbandale, IA

  • NPI 1992810956
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8421 Plum Dr
Urbandale, IA 503227356
(515) 270-7222
fax (515) 270-7202

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 13, 2025
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #32739
Medicaid
IA #0282178

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992810956. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
94,845
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,906,418
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 23,800 15 $5
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 23,640 233 $23
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 14,910 26 $10
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 9,500 20 $13
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 8,725 17 $42
J9312 Injection, rituximab, 10 mg 3,180 16 $80
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 2,450 16 $33
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 842 477 $8
82565 Blood creatinine level 780 438 $5
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 608 24 $0

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,273. This provider delivers 75× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,694
Patients
546
Total drug cost
$552,209
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 486 98 $22,577
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 326 61 $8,406
Tramadol Hcl Generic 281 58 $3,229
Prednisone Generic 276 68 $2,383
Alendronate Sodium Generic 263 67 $1,912
Celecoxib Generic 177 45 $6,169
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 146 36 $5,607
Gabapentin Generic 145 26 $3,822
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 121 16 $2,565
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 115 18 $1,354

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Ronkar's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ronkar practices Rheumatology Physician in Urbandale, IA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ronkar practice?
Dr. Christopher Ronkar practices at 8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 503227356. Office phone: 5152707222.
What is Dr. Christopher Ronkar's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ronkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992810956, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ronkar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ronkar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ronkar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (HCPCS J3111). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.