Quick answers
- Does Katharine Rucinski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katharine Rucinski accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Katharine Rucinski's NPI number?
- 1992223267. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Katharine Rucinski works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katharine Rucinski at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Knoxville Hospital & ClinicsKnoxville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161355
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- Pella Regional Health CenterPella, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161367
- Wayne County HospitalCorydon, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161358
Practice locations
Addresses where Katharine Rucinski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 504 N Cleveland StMount Ayr, IA 50854 (641) 464‑3226
- 5880 University Ave, Suite 112West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 633‑3600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katharine Rucinski as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp113 clinicians in the group
- Ringgold County Hospital34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Mount Ayr
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Ayr, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992223267 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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