Thomas Schmidt
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
8421 Plum Drive, 
Urbandale, IA 

Overview

Thomas Schmidt, MD, specializes in Rheumatology at Iowa Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center in Urbandale, Iowa.

Dr. Schmidt is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

General Practice in VA

Hospital Affiliations

Cass County Memorial Hospital
St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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
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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Card System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
8421 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
Other Locations
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50314

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.


1 Clinical Trials

The Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pilot Study

3 Total Publications

The Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen on Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Pilot Study.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas Schmidt

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Schmidt?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Schmidt by calling their office at 515-270-7222. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Thomas Schmidt a top-rated expert for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Schmidt is classified as an Advanced expert for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, 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. Thomas Schmidt specialize in?

While Dr. Thomas Schmidt is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Thomas Schmidt participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Thomas Schmidt has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas Schmidt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Thomas Schmidt accept my insurance?

Dr. Thomas Schmidt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-270-7222 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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