Overview
Dr. Hoelscher is certified in both Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. He uses his education and training to help his patients lose weight to improve their health and well-being. Dr. Hoelscher enjoys hiking, cycling/running, camping, golfing and watching football.
Dr. Hoelscher is currently accepting new patients.
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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
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- 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
- 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
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- 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
5901 Westown Parkway, Suite 240 West, Des Moines, IA 50266
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Hoelscher
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Does Dr. Stephen Hoelscher accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen Hoelscher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-358-9300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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