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Dr. Allan Latcham, MD

Dr. Allan Latcham, MD

Creston, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Latcham, Cardiologist in Creston, IA?

    Dr. Allan Latcham, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Creston, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Latcham graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed his residency at Oh State Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. Latcham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Latcham’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Latcham’s office.

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

    • Residency: Oh State Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

    What languages does Dr. Latcham speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Latcham typically treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Latcham 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. Latcham. 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Latcham typically perform?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Allan Latcham may include:

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

    Does Dr. Latcham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Latcham 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. Latcham accept in Creston, IA?

    Dr. Latcham in Creston, 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

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Latcham's office located?

    Dr. Allan Latcham's Primary Practice

    1700 W Townline St

    Creston, IA 50801

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    Dr. Allan Latcham's Practice 2

    1801 Hickman Rd

    Des Moines, IA 50314

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    Dr. Allan Latcham's Practice 3

    5950 University Ave Ste 231

    West Des Moines, IA 50266

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

    Dr. Latcham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932194040.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Latcham?

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

    What is Dr. Allan Latcham's specialty?

    Dr. Latcham is a Cardiologist near Creston, IA.

    What does a Cardiologist do?

    An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.

    Is this Dr. Allan Latcham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Latcham 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 a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Cardiologist. 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 Allan Latcham accepting new patients in Creston, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Allan Latcham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allan Latcham offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Allan Latcham?

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

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