Rheumatologists in Iowa
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
59 Rheumatology providers practice in Iowa, including 16 (27%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Iowa City. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Rheumatology by city in Iowa
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Where Rheumatologists in Iowa practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 35 of the 59 providers listed here (59%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
11%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
34%mid-size group (10 to 99)
54%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Rheumatologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| State University of Iowa | 10 | 1,886 | Iowa City |
| Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center PC | 10 | 15 | Urbandale |
| Progressive Rehabilitation Associates LLC | 3 | 275 | Iowa City |
| Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC | 3 | 132 | Cedar Rapids |
| Cass County Memorial Hospital | 3 | 67 | Atlantic |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Rheumatologists affiliated |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | 13 |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | Government | 2 of 5 | 10 |
| Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center | West Burlington | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 7 |
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 6 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Rheumatology providers in Iowa
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Alejandra Londono Jimenez, M.D.Ames, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 239-4775 Dr. David Gerbracht, M.D.Ames, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 239-4775 Dr. Melissa Chiston, MDAmes, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 239-4775 Dr. David Staub, M.D.Bettendorf, IA · $720 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(563) 359-4440 Dr. Mudappa Kalaiah, MDBettendorf, IA · $406 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(563) 359-4440 Dr. Sunita Penmatcha, M.D.Bettendorf, IA · $1,062 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(563) 359-4440 Dr. Adnan Kiani, M.DCedar Rapids, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(443) 722-9807 Dr. Bogdan Cherascu, MDCedar Rapids, IA · $92 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 398-1546 Dr. Harinder Singh, MDCedar Rapids, IA · $143 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 398-1546 Dr. Michael Brooks, MDCedar Rapids, IA · $92 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 398-1546 Dr. Steven Eyanson, MDCedar Rapids, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 398-1546 Dr. Vijay Aluri, MBBSCedar Rapids, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 398-1546 Dr. Nancy Sadler, M.D.Davenport, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(563) 344-8360 Dr. Matthew Samec, MDDecorah, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(563) 382-2911 Dr. Mary Radia, DODes Moines, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 643-9699 Dr. Michael Finan, MDDes Moines, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 643-9699 Dr. Eman Boulis, MDGrinnell, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(641) 236-7511 Dr. Aleksander Lenert, M.D.Iowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 356-2413 Dr. Alick FengIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(319) 467-2000 Dr. Amanda Hurtig, MDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 356-8955 Dr. Ayesha Iftekhar, MDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(319) 356-8133 Dr. Bharat Kumar, M.D.Iowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 356-2863 Dr. Brittany Bettendorf, M.D.Iowa City, IA · $114 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(319) 356-1616 Dr. Colten Sammons, MDIowa City, IA · $21 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 356-2732 Dr. Craig Morita, MD PHDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 335-9982 Dr. Elizabeth Field, MDIowa City, IA · $61 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 356-2287 Dr. Gulsen Ozen, MDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(319) 356-8133 Dr. Hanna Zembrzuska, M.D.Iowa City, IA · $27,361 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(319) 356-8133 Dr. Haraldine Stafford, PHD MDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 356-2430 Dr. Jennifer Strouse, M.D.Iowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(319) 356-2043 Dr. John Cowdery, MDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 339-7102 Dr. Lindsay Moy, DOIowa City, IA · $159 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(319) 384-7046 Dr. Paul Rothman, MDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 356-2745 Dr. Petar Lenert, MDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 353-7698 Dr. Prasanna Patel, MDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 356-8955 Dr. Rebecca Tuetken, MD PHDIowa City, IA · $114 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(319) 353-7089 Dr. Robert LukinIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 356-2413 Dr. Ruoning Ni, MDIowa City, IA · $291 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(319) 356-8133 Dr. Scott Vogelgesang, MDIowa City, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 356-7725 Dr. Shelby Dames, M.D.Pella, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(641) 620-2021 Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MDUrbandale, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 270-7222 Dr. Cory Pittman, MDUrbandale, IA · $92 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 270-7222 Dr. Deana Hoganson, M.D.Urbandale, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 643-9699 Dr. Erik Swenson, MDUrbandale, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 270-7222 Dr. Gino Chesini, DOUrbandale, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(155) 270-7222 Dr. Jacob Murray, DOUrbandale, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 875-9790 Dr. Joseph Gilg, MDUrbandale, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 270-7222 Dr. Kristin Harts, MDUrbandale, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 270-7222 Dr. Lawrence Rettenmaier, MDUrbandale, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 270-7222 Conditions Rheumatology providers in Iowa commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Rheumatology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Gout
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
Common questions
How many Rheumatology providers are in Iowa?There are 59 Rheumatology providers with active NPI records practicing in Iowa, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Rheumatology providers in Iowa offer telehealth?Yes. 16 of the 59 Rheumatology providers in Iowa (about 27%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Iowa have the most Rheumatology providers?Iowa City (22), Urbandale (15), Cedar Rapids (6) have the highest concentration of Rheumatology providers in Iowa.
How many Rheumatology providers in Iowa received drug or device company payments?19 of 59 Rheumatology providers in Iowa (32%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Rheumatology providers in Iowa treat?Rheumatology providers commonly treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Rheumatologists in Iowa work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 35 Rheumatologists in Iowa enrolled in Medicare, 11% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 34% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 54% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Rheumatologists in Iowa work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Iowa hospitals where the most Rheumatologists hold privileges are Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines; University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics in Iowa City; Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
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