Browse gastroenterologists in Iowa.
186
Gastroenterologists
100%
Accepting patients
76%
Most common: MD
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Iowa has 186 licensed gastroenterologists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (76%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 11%.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine train gastroenterologists in the state. Notable hospitals include University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, and Blank Children's Hospital. Health systems such as University of Iowa Health Care, UnityPoint Health, and MercyOne employ many of the state's gastroenterologists.
72% accept Medicare. Patients with Iowa Medicaid (Iowa Health Link) should verify coverage directly, as not all gastroenterologists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-93078, qhp-20305, and qhp-25896.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is the state's only comprehensive academic medical center and serves as a referral hub for the region.
Iowa has 186 licensed gastroenterologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of gastroenterologists in Iowa are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among gastroenterologists in Iowa include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-93078, qhp-20305, and qhp-25896. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. A screening colonoscopy is $0 (preventive). A diagnostic colonoscopy costs $1,500 to $4,000. An upper endoscopy runs $1,000 to $3,000. Actual costs in Iowa depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Screening colonoscopies must be billed as preventive to be covered at 100%. If polyps are found and removed, the procedure should remain coded as screening. Verify that the endoscopy center and anesthesiologist are both in-network.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Iowa has 186 gastroenterologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Iowa, 76% hold the MD credential and 11% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
72% of gastroenterologists in Iowa accept Medicare. Medicare covers screening colonoscopies every ten years for average-risk patients (no cost-sharing). Diagnostic colonoscopies and other GI procedures are covered with standard Part B cost-sharing. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some gastroenterologists in Iowa accept Iowa Medicaid (Iowa Health Link), the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers screening colonoscopies and medically necessary GI services. Coverage details for newer medications (biologics for IBD) vary by state formulary. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Iowa Medicaid (Iowa Health Link) participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Iowa include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-93078, qhp-20305, and qhp-25896.
Screening colonoscopies are covered at 100% as preventive care under the ACA with no copay (for average-risk patients starting at age 45). If polyps are found and removed during a screening, the procedure should still be billed as preventive. Diagnostic colonoscopies (ordered for symptoms) are subject to your deductible and copay. Verify the endoscopy center is in-network separately from the doctor.