Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
Office
5950 University Ave Ste 131, 
West Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Dr. Mallen was drawn to the field of Pulmonology for several reasons — the complexity of lung disease, the attention to detail required by the field, and the procedural aspects of being a pulmonary specialist. He enjoys working with patients who have high acuity conditions in the ICU. Interacting with patients and their families, as well as the opportunity to be a positive presence during difficult situations is what he loves most about practicing medicine.

Dr. Mallen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine — Pulmonology
American Board Of Internal Medicine — Critical Care Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Pella Regional Health Center
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
Boone County Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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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HealthPartners
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  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • 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
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 131, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Other Locations
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
311 S Clark St, Carroll, IA 51401

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Mallen

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Mallen?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Mallen by calling their office at 515-875-9550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Mallen a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Mallen is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Metastases, 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. James Mallen specialize in?

While Dr. James Mallen is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. James Mallen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Mallen has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Metastases. You can view a list of Dr. James Mallen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Mallen accept my insurance?

Dr. James Mallen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-875-9550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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