Office
5950 University Ave Ste 220, 
West Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Iowa native Dr. Heather Back chose family medicine because primary care allows her to provide ongoing, comprehensive care to individuals of all ages including seeing family members across multiple generations. She is committed to professional development and training which allows her to best support her patients and their healthcare journeys.

Her top areas of expertise are Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Madison County Health Care System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Office
5950 University Ave Ste 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heather Back

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Back?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather Back by calling their office at 515-875-9410. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Heather Back a top-rated expert for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather Back is classified as an Experienced expert for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Heather Back specialize in?

While Dr. Heather Back is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Heather Back accept my insurance?

Dr. Heather Back accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9410 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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