Overview
Robert Smith, DO, specializes in Nephrology at Associates in Kidney Care in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.
Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
411 Laurel St., Suite 2350, Des Moines, IA 50314
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Smith 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.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Medical interests & procedures:dialysis, renal transplantCertifications:Internal Medicine and NephrologyMedical School:Washington University School of Medicine, St. LouisInternship:University of IowaResidency:University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Belz is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Belz is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Johann Schmolck, MD, specializes in Nephrology at Iowa Kidney Physicians Medical Plaza in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.
Associates In Kidney Care
Patrick Chua, MD, specializes in Nephrology at Associates in Kidney Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chua is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Analgesic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Chua is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert N. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert N. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert N. Smith by calling their office at 515-280-4700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert N. Smith a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert N. Smith is classified as an Distinguished 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. Robert N. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Robert N. Smith is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Robert N. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert N. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-280-4700 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
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NephrosclerosisDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Experienced
- Alport SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Analgesic NephropathyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Analgesic Nephropathy.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- BoilsDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- DehydrationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- Fabry DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Fabry Disease.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- FolliculitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- Kidney StonesDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Meckel SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Meckel Syndrome.
- Medullary Sponge KidneyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Sponge Kidney.
- Megalencephalic Leukoencephalopathy with Subcortical Cysts
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Multiple Sulfatase DeficiencyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency.
- NephronophthisisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Nephronophthisis.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.
- Senior-Loken SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Senior-Loken Syndrome.