23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ronkar, Rheumatologist in Urbandale, IA?
Where did Dr. Ronkar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Rheumatology; Central Ia Hlth Sys/Ia Methodi, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Central Ia Health Sys/Ia Methodi
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne
Is Dr. Ronkar board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Ronkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ronkar speak?
Dr. Ronkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Bosnian
- English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Ronkar typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Ronkar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ronkar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- Common psoriasis
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis of the skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Other Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Atypical psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis-related joint condition
- Unspecified psoriatic arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4059: Other psoriatic arthropathy
Also known as:
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Ronkar typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Ronkar may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Ronkar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ronkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ronkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 270-7222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ronkar accept in Urbandale, IA?
Dr. Ronkar in Urbandale, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Philadelphia American Life Insurance Co
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Ronkar's office located?
Dr. Christopher Ronkar's Primary Practice
8421 Plum Dr
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 270-7222
What hospitals are Dr. Ronkar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ronkar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ronkar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ronkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992810956.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ronkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ronkar