Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, D.O.
Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in West Des Moines, IA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts, D.O. has been part of the West Des Moines medical community since 2009 in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5950 University Ave Ste 265, West Des Moines, IA 50266
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.7%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
364
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
335
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,956
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $507k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$41 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 10, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Taxonomy: 207K00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 424, Des Moines, IA 50302-0424
Differs from practice location
Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Des Moines required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts
NPI records show Dr. Petts as active with telehealth listed in West Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 875-9450.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jennifer Ruth Bissing Petts
Practice Location
5950 University Ave Ste 265, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
Po Box 424, Des Moines, IA 50302-0424
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