
Overview
Richard Marcus is a Cardiologist and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Marcus is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
Specialties
Licenses
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- 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
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
5880 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Randolph Rough is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rough is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arrhythmias, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Care
Soren Kraemer is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kraemer is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Mark Bissing is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bissing is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Marcus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Marcus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Marcus by calling their office at 515-633-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Marcus a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Marcus is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), 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. Richard Marcus specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Marcus is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Richard Marcus participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Marcus has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). You can view a list of Dr. Richard Marcus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Marcus accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Marcus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-633-3600 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
- Distinguished
- AtherosclerosisDr. Marcus isDistinguished. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Marcus isDistinguished. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Marcus isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Marcus isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Marcus isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Marcus isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Marcus isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Marcus isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Marcus isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- ApoplexyDr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.


