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 clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Mallen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine — Pulmonology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine — Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

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
Boone County Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Northern Plains Alliance
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Oscar
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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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

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 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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