Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Folkerts, Family Medicine Specialist in Des Moines, IA?
What languages does Dr. Folkerts speak?
Dr. Folkerts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Folkerts typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Folkerts 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. Folkerts. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Folkerts typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Folkerts may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Folkerts' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Folkerts accept my insurance?
Dr. Folkerts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 282-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Folkerts accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Folkerts in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Iowa
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Folkerts' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Folkerts affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Folkerts has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Folkerts's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Folkerts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215551411.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Folkerts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Folkerts