EverydayHealthLogo
Dr. Austin Baeth, MD

Dr. Austin Baeth, MD

West Des Moines, IA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Baeth, Internist in West Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Austin Baeth, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Baeth graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed his residency at University of Colorado Program A. Dr. Baeth is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baeth’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baeth’s office.

    Where did Dr. Baeth go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Colorado Program A

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

    What languages does Dr. Baeth speak?

    Dr. Baeth and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Baeth typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Baeth 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. Baeth. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Baeth typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Austin Baeth may include:

    Please contact Dr. Baeth's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Baeth accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baeth accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baeth accept in West Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Baeth 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Baeth's office located?

    Dr. Austin Baeth's Primary Practice

    6000 University Ave Ste 101

    West Des Moines, IA 50266

    Get Directions

    Dr. Austin Baeth's Practice 2

    1200 Pleasant St

    Des Moines, IA 50309

    Get Directions

    Dr. Austin Baeth's Practice 3

    1507 N 1st St

    Indianola, IA 50125

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Baeth's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Baeth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750647400.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baeth?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baeth

    What is Dr. Austin Baeth's specialty?

    Dr. Baeth 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. Austin Baeth affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Baeth is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Austin Baeth accepting new patients in West Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Austin Baeth is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Austin Baeth offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baeth's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Austin Baeth?

    Please contact Dr. Baeth's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    <section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>