Healthcare professionals in Des Moines, IA
- Healthcare professionals
- 5,524
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- 1,595
- Nurses and NPs
- 898
- Physician assistants
- 210
- Behavioral health clinicians
- 1,241
There are 1,595 physicians among 5,524 healthcare professionals in Des Moines. UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center has the most affiliated doctors, 850, and family medicine is the most common physician specialty.
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There are 1,595 physicians (MD and DO) among 5,524 healthcare professionals in Des Moines, IA
Counting every HCP with an active NPI and a Des Moines practice address. Physicians (MD, DO) are the largest group, with 1,595, and behavioral health clinicians second, with 1,241.
Des Moines HCPs by type
- Physicians (MD, DO)1,595
- Behavioral health clinicians1,241
- Nurses and nurse practitioners898
- Therapists (PT and OT)403
- Pharmacists379
- Physician assistants210
- Dentists and dental staff160
- Non-clinical and support staff105
- Athletic trainers77
- Chiropractors73
- Other HCPs383
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Family medicine is the most common physician specialty in Des Moines, with 283 physicians
Internal medicine is second, with 234, and pediatrics third, with 102. Each physician is counted once, under the primary specialty on their NPI record.
- Family medicine283
- Internal medicine234
- Pediatrics102
- Emergency medicine92
- Anesthesiology82
- Psychiatry79
- Surgery78
- Hospitalist54
- Obstetrics and gynecology41
- Diagnostic radiology29
- Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology27
- Neurology26
- Cardiovascular disease25
- Orthopaedic surgery23
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation23
- Nephrology19
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center has the most affiliated doctors in Des Moines, with 850
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is second with 809 physicians, and Broadlawns Medical Center third with 269. Physicians are counted at each hospital where they have a current affiliation, wherever they live.
| # | Hospital | Health system | Physicians | HCPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical CenterDes Moines | UnityPoint Health | 850 | 1,463 |
| 2 | MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines | Trinity Health | 809 | 1,338 |
| 3 | Broadlawns Medical CenterDes Moines | Polk County Iowa | 269 | 511 |
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Broadlawns Medical Center has the most doctors of any Des Moines medical group, with 349
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is second with 59 physicians, and Primary Health Care, Inc. third with 43. Counts are physicians and HCPs with an Iowa address.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
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1,833 Des Moines healthcare professionals practice at a hospital, the most common site of care
Group practices and clinics are second, with 1,368. A clinician can practice at several kinds of site, so the shares overlap. Pharmacies are left out.
Des Moines HCPs by site of care
- Hospitals1,833
- Group practices and clinics1,368
- Physician offices150
- Home health agencies93
- FQHCs87
- Breast imaging centers71
- Therapy and rehab centers64
- Behavioral health centers62
- Skilled nursing facilities32
- Hospices28
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27% of Des Moines physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago
237 of the 869 Des Moines physicians with a graduation year on file. 181 graduated in the last 10 years.
Physicians by years since medical school
- Under 10 years ago181
- 10 to 19 years ago249
- 20 to 29 years ago202
- 30 to 39 years ago135
- 40 or more years ago102
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
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- Medicare servicesServices and procedure codes billed to Medicare, from CMSOn every profile
- Medicare Part D prescribingClaims and drug costs from Part D, from CMSOn every profile
- Industry paymentsPayments from drug and device makers, from CMS Open PaymentsOn every profile
- Publications and clinical trialsResearch papers and trials linked to the NPI, when on fileOn every profile
- Licenses and graduation yearState license numbers and medical school graduation yearOn every profile
- NPI detailsNPI, enumeration date, primary taxonomy and practice addressOn every profile
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS), Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (CMS), Open Payments (CMS) and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Sources for the Des Moines HCP directory
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| HCPs, types and specialties | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Sites of care, hospitals and medical groups | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medical school graduation year | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
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How many doctors are in Des Moines?
1,595 physicians (MDs and DOs) have an active NPI and a Des Moines practice address, among 5,524 Des Moines healthcare professionals.
What are the most common physician specialties in Des Moines?
By primary specialty: family medicine (283), internal medicine (234), pediatrics (102), emergency medicine (92), anesthesiology (82).
Which Des Moines hospitals have the most doctors?
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, with 850 affiliated physicians, followed by MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center with 809 and Broadlawns Medical Center with 269.
Which medical groups have the most Des Moines doctors?
Broadlawns Medical Center (349 physicians), MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (59 physicians) and Primary Health Care, Inc. (43 physicians). Counts are physicians with an Iowa address.
How many Des Moines physicians finished medical school 30 or more years ago?
237 of the 869 with a graduation year on file, or 27%. 181 graduated in the last 10 years.
How can I contact healthcare professionals in Des Moines?
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