Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave, 
Des Moines, IA 

Overview

Nathan Birch is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.

His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Birch is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Hospitalist in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Other Locations
VA Hospital
4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105

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. Nathan C. Birch

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nathan C. Birch?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nathan C. Birch by calling their office at 515-643-8678. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nathan C. Birch a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nathan C. Birch is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Nathan C. Birch specialize in?

While Dr. Nathan C. Birch is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Nathan C. Birch participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nathan C. Birch has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Nathan C. Birch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nathan C. Birch accept my insurance?

Dr. Nathan C. Birch accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medica. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-643-8678 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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