Dr. Michael Blaess
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 25 years
- Graduated from: Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
- Graduation year: 1996
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1730197476
Dr. Michael Blaess DO
Family Physician
He is located at 1350 Des Moines Street Suite 110 in Des Moines, IA 50309. Can help patients with the following: Autism, Bruises, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Whiplash, Women's Health. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730197476. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 643-0833. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Michael Blaess, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Michael Blaess.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Aging In Place
- Altitude Sickness
- Angina
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Broken Bone
- Bruises
- Choking
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Coronavirus
- Costochondritis
- Diabetes
- Febrile Seizure
- Fever
- Frostbite
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hematoma
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Insect Stings
- Laceration
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Whiplash
- Women's Health
Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Blaess
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Michael Blaess as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jul 1, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | MercyOne | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Secure | MercyOne | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Michael Blaess is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Michael Blaess is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice (also registered under: Practitioner - Emergency Medicine) .
Bills through: Mercy Clinics Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Allergan | $124 |
| AstraZeneca | $118 |
| Sanofi | $95 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $795 |
Studies
DES MOINES UNIVERSITY OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Graduated in 1996Additional Specialities
- Emergency Physician
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Michael Blaess accept patients with Medica?
Yes, Dr. Michael Blaess is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Michael Blaess have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Michael Blaess is affiliated with Mercy Clinics Family Medicine West. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Michael Blaess treat?
Dr. Michael Blaess provides treatment for Autism, Bruises, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Whiplash, Women's Health. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Michael Blaess?
Dr. Michael Blaess's office is located at 1350 Des Moines Street Suite 110 in Des Moines, IA 50309.
Has Dr. Michael Blaess affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Michael Blaess is affiliated with MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES.