Overview
Patria Alba is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Alba is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- POS
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- HMO
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- POS
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- 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
1215 Pleasant St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alba has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Patria Alba
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patria Alba?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patria Alba by calling their office at 515-241-6500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patria Alba a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patria Alba is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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. Patria Alba specialize in?
While Dr. Patria Alba is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Patria Alba participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patria Alba has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Patria Alba's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Patria Alba accept my insurance?
Dr. Patria Alba accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-6500 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
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Alba isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Experienced
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Alba isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).