Overview
Kara Thompson is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity in Children, and Malabsorption.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
5901 Westown Parkway, Suite 240, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara Thompson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara Thompson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara Thompson by calling their office at 515-358-9300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara Thompson a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara Thompson is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, 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. Kara Thompson specialize in?
While Dr. Kara Thompson is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Kara Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara Thompson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-358-9300 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- MalabsorptionDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- ObesityDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Thompson isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.