15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stearnes, Family Medicine Specialist in Council Bluffs, IA?
Dr. Rachel Stearnes, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Council Bluffs, IA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Stearnes graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her residency at Clarkson Family Medicine-Family Medicine, Omaha, NE. Dr. Stearnes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stearnes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stearnes’s office at (712) 396-4310.
Where did Dr. Stearnes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Clarkson Family Medicine-Family Medicine, Omaha, NE
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Stearnes board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Stearnes, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stearnes speak?
Dr. Stearnes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stearnes typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stearnes 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. Stearnes. 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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Stearnes typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Stearnes performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Stearnes. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Does Dr. Stearnes accept my insurance?
Dr. Stearnes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (712) 396-4310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stearnes accept in Council Bluffs, IA?
Dr. Stearnes in Council Bluffs, 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)
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Stearnes' office located?
Dr. Rachel Stearnes' Primary Practice
1001 Risen Son Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 396-4310
What is Dr. Stearnes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stearnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447392766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stearnes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stearnes
What is Dr. Rachel Stearnes's specialty?
Dr. Stearnes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Council Bluffs, IA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Rachel Stearnes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stearnes is affiliated with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Nebraska Medical Center, Methodist Women's Hospital, Orthonebraska Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Rachel Stearnes accepting new patients in Council Bluffs, IA?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Stearnes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Stearnes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stearnes's office at (712) 396-4310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Stearnes?
Please contact Dr. Stearnes's office at (712) 396-4310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rachel Stearnes have?
Dr. Rachel Stearnes is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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