Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kippes, Internist in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Megan Kippes, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Des Moines, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kippes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kippes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kippes’s office at (515) 875-9192.
What languages does Dr. Kippes speak?
Dr. Kippes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kippes typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kippes diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kippes. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kippes typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Megan Kippes may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Kippes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kippes accept my insurance?
Dr. Kippes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 875-9192 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kippes accept in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Kippes in West Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
American Public Life
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Group Administrators Ltd
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Kippes' office located?
Dr. Megan Kippes' Primary Practice
5950 University Ave Ste 151
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9192
What is Dr. Kippes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kippes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902245558.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kippes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kippes
What is Dr. Megan Kippes's specialty?
Dr. Kippes is a Internist near West Des Moines, IA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Megan Kippes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kippes is affiliated with Unitypoint Health-Methodist West Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Megan Kippes accepting new patients in West Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Megan Kippes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Kippes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kippes's office at (515) 875-9192 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Kippes?
Please contact Dr. Kippes's office at (515) 875-9192 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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