Compare 2 geriatricians in Des Moines, IA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Geriatricians
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Accepting patients
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Most common: MD
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Des Moines has 2 geriatricians. The most common credential is MD (50%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including East Village, Downtown Des Moines, Sherman Hill, and Beaverdale.
Nearby hospitals include UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, and Broadlawns Medical Center. Local training programs run through Des Moines University and Drake University. Des Moines University is one of the premier osteopathic medical schools in the Midwest.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Des Moines geriatricians include medicare, centene, qhp-93078, and qhp-73836. 100% accept Medicare.
The first visit is typically longer than a standard appointment, often 60 to 90 minutes. The geriatrician will perform a comprehensive assessment that includes a medication review, cognitive screening, functional assessment (ability to perform daily activities), fall risk evaluation, and discussion of goals and priorities. They may also assess mood, nutrition, and social support. The goal is a whole-person care plan, not just a list of diagnoses.
Consider seeing a geriatrician if you or an older family member is managing five or more medications, experiencing memory problems or cognitive decline, having frequent falls, dealing with multiple chronic conditions that are difficult to manage together, facing decisions about independent living, needing coordination of complex medical care, or wanting to discuss advance care planning.
Office visit copay: $20-50 · Comprehensive geriatric assessment: covered under Medicare · Cognitive testing: $100-500 · Fall risk assessment: typically included in visit
Des Moines, IA has 2 licensed geriatricians. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of geriatricians in Des Moines, IA 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 geriatricians in Des Moines, IA include medicare, centene, qhp-93078, qhp-73836, and qhp-63474. 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 $20 to $50. The Annual Wellness Visit is $0 under Medicare. Comprehensive geriatric assessments are covered under Medicare. Cognitive testing costs $100 to $500. Actual costs in Des Moines, IA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Geriatricians often focus on deprescribing (stopping unnecessary medications), which can reduce pharmacy costs. The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit includes a health risk assessment and care planning at no cost.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Des Moines, IA has 2 geriatricians. 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 Des Moines, IA, 50% hold the MD credential and 50% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
100% of geriatricians in Des Moines, IA accept Medicare. Medicare covers geriatric visits, the Annual Wellness Visit (no cost), chronic care management services, and advance care planning discussions. These are among the most well-covered services under Medicare. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Top accepted carriers in Des Moines, IA include medicare, centene, qhp-93078, qhp-73836, and qhp-63474.
Geriatric visits are covered as primary care or specialist visits depending on the billing arrangement. Medicare covers the Annual Wellness Visit, which aligns well with geriatric assessment goals. Comprehensive geriatric assessments may be billed as prolonged visits. Some Medicare Advantage plans have enhanced benefits for geriatric care coordination.