Overview
Mark Purtle is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Neuropathy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Purtle is currently accepting new patients.
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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
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- 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
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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. Mark W. Purtle
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark W. Purtle?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark W. Purtle by calling their office at 515-282-2200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark W. Purtle a top-rated expert for Hepatitis C?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark W. Purtle is classified as an Experienced expert for Hepatitis C, 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. Mark W. Purtle specialize in?
While Dr. Mark W. Purtle is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Mark W. Purtle participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark W. Purtle has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis C. You can view a list of Dr. Mark W. Purtle's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark W. Purtle accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark W. Purtle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-282-2200 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
- Experienced
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Purtle isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- HepatitisDr. Purtle isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Purtle isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Purtle isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).