Compare 7 preventive medicine physicians in Des Moines, IA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Preventive Medicine Physicians
100%
Accepting patients
43%
Most common: MD
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Des Moines has 7 preventive medicine physicians. The most common credential is MD (43%). 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.
A preventive medicine evaluation is thorough. The physician will assess your personal and family medical history, lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, sleep, stress), current health metrics (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose), and relevant screening test results. They create a personalized prevention plan that addresses your highest-priority risks. Workplace evaluations include exposure assessments and fitness-for-duty testing specific to your job requirements.
See a preventive medicine physician for comprehensive health risk assessments, executive health evaluations, travel medicine consultations, occupational health evaluations (workplace exposures, fitness-for-duty exams), vaccine recommendations, and personalized prevention plans based on your family history and risk factors. Some preventive medicine doctors also serve as primary care physicians with a prevention focus.
Preventive visit: $0 (ACA-covered) · Executive health evaluation: $1,000-5,000 · Occupational fitness exam: employer-paid · Travel medicine consultation: $100-300
Des Moines, IA has 7 licensed preventive medicine physicians. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of preventive medicine physicians 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.
A preventive visit is $0 under the ACA. Executive health evaluations cost $1,000 to $5,000. Occupational fitness exams are employer-paid. A travel medicine consultation runs $100 to $300. Actual costs in Des Moines, IA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Standard preventive screenings (mammography, colonoscopy, immunizations) are free under the ACA. Anything beyond standard guidelines (executive panels, advanced imaging) is typically out of pocket.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Des Moines, IA has 7 preventive medicine physicians. 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, 43% hold the MD credential and 14% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
Some preventive medicine physicians in Des Moines, IA accept Iowa Medicaid (Iowa Health Link), the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers preventive services in all states, including immunizations and age-appropriate screenings. The ACA expanded preventive coverage requirements. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Iowa Medicaid (Iowa Health Link) participation before scheduling.
Annual wellness visits are the standard touchpoint. Executive health evaluations are typically annual. Occupational health visits occur as needed based on workplace requirements. With 7 preventive medicine physicians in Des Moines, IA, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Standard preventive screenings (immunizations, cancer screenings, wellness visits) are covered at 100% under the ACA. Executive health evaluations and advanced screening packages beyond standard guidelines are typically not covered and cost $1,000 to $5,000 out of pocket. Occupational health services are usually covered by the employer, not personal health insurance.