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Dr. Ambrose Munro, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

West Des Moines, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Munro, Family Medicine Specialist in West Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Ambrose Munro, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Munro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Munro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Munro’s office at (515) 643-8100.

    What languages does Dr. Munro speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Munro typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Munro 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. Munro. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Munro typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ambrose Munro may include:

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

    Does Dr. Munro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Munro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 643-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Munro 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Munro's office located?

    Mercyone South Des Moines Behavioral Health Clinic

    1525 Grand Ave

    West Des Moines, IA 50265

    (515) 643-8100

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    Dr. Ambrose Munro's Practice 2

    9421 Marketplace Dr

    Norwalk, IA 50211

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    Dr. Ambrose Munro's Practice 3

    6601 SW 9th St

    Des Moines, IA 50315

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    What hospitals are Dr. Munro affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Munro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Madison County Hospital,Winterset, IA
    Mercyone West Des Moines Medical Center,West Des Moines, IA

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

    Dr. Munro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316392723.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Munro?

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

    What is Dr. Ambrose Munro's specialty?

    Dr. Munro is a Family Medicine Specialist near West Des Moines, 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 Dr. Ambrose Munro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Munro is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Ambrose Munro accepting new patients in West Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Ambrose Munro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ambrose Munro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Munro's office at (515) 643-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ambrose Munro?

    Please contact Dr. Munro's office at (515) 643-8100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Munro's office located?

    Dr. Munro's offices are located in West Des Moines, IA, Norwalk, IA, and Des Moines, IA.