Overview
Patrick Oben is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa.
His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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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
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- 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
- 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
1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
1002 S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA 50138
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. Patrick Oben
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick Oben?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick Oben by calling their office at 515-247-4240. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patrick Oben a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patrick Oben is classified as an Experienced expert for Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), 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. Patrick Oben specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick Oben is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Patrick Oben participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patrick Oben has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). You can view a list of Dr. Patrick Oben's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Patrick Oben accept my insurance?
Dr. Patrick Oben accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-247-4240 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
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Oben isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndoscopyDr. Oben isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Oben isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hip ReplacementDr. Oben isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Liver FailureDr. Oben isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.