Kent E Kunze, M.D.
Kent E Kunze is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in West Des Moines, IA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kent E Kunze, M.D. has been part of the West Des Moines medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
939 Office Park Rd Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2538
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.4%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
59
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
125
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,937
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $166k
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 Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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 (-28%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084P0804X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Kent E Kunze
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kent E Kunze for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, depression management — 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 Kent E Kunze
NPI records show Dr. Kunze 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) 288-5570.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kent E Kunze
Practice Location
939 Office Park Rd Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2538
Mailing Address
939 Office Park Rd Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2538
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