Ricardo E. Bendezu
Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Ricardo E. Bendezu

Family Medicine
800 E. 1st St., Suite 1700, 
Ankeny, IA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
9
conditions
800 E. 1st St., Suite 1700, 
Ankeny, IA 

Overview

Ricardo Bendezu, MD, specializes in family medicine at MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine. Dr. Bendezu is passionate about keeping his patients in his community healthy and on track to meet their wellness goals. I grew up in Peru. I got my bachelor and medical degree from the University of Iowa. I’m passionate about providing personalized care to keep my patients healthy so they can live their best lives. I enjoy working alongside my colleagues at MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine. I take pride in being a part of an organization that is as passionate about healthcare as I am. MercyOne provides the resources for me to provide the best standard of care I can to patients.

Dr. Bendezu is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Bendezu is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

MercyOne Ankeny Family Medicine
800 E. 1st St., Suite 1700, Ankeny, IA 50021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ricardo E. Bendezu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ricardo E. Bendezu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ricardo E. Bendezu by calling their office at 515-643-8100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ricardo E. Bendezu a top-rated expert for Infant Hyperglycemia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ricardo E. Bendezu is classified as an Advanced expert for Infant Hyperglycemia, 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. Ricardo E. Bendezu specialize in?

While Dr. Ricardo E. Bendezu is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Ricardo E. Bendezu accept my insurance?

Dr. Ricardo E. Bendezu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-643-8100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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