Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ruffin Tchakounte work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ruffin Tchakounte at 5 hospitals: CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Mahaska Health Partnership, Sakakawea Medical Center - CAH and UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi…. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ruffin Tchakounte see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 9 practice locations, including Knoxville, IA, Des Moines, IA and Oskaloosa, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ruffin Tchakounte's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Ruffin Tchakounte accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruffin Tchakounte accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Ruffin Tchakounte?
- (641) 842-2151, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ruffin Tchakounte's NPI number?
- 1245961127. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ruffin Tchakounte works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ruffin Tchakounte at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- CHI St Alexius Health DickinsonDickinson, ND · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 351336
- Knoxville Hospital & ClinicsKnoxville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 161355
- Mahaska Health PartnershipOskaloosa, IA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 161379
- Sakakawea Medical Center - CAHHazen, ND · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 351310
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi…Des Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruffin Tchakounte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1002 S Lincoln StKnoxville, IA 50138 (641) 842‑2151
- 1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309
- 1229 C Ave E, Mahaska HealthOskaloosa, IA 52577 (641) 672‑3100
- 1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 343‑1000
- 1801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314 (515) 282‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruffin Tchakounte as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1,246 clinicians in the group
- Broadlawns Medical Center306 clinicians in the group
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Health Center157 clinicians in the group
- Mahaska County Hospital128 clinicians in the group
- Marengo Memorial Hospital43 clinicians in the group
- Knoxville Community Hospital Inc33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, IA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245961127 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians