Summary

Dr. Benjamin Howard is a family medicine physician who earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training at Memorial Hospital South Bend, building a foundation in comprehensive primary care. With 12 years of experience in family medicine, Dr. Howard provides care for patients across all age groups, from children to adults.

Dr. Howard practices at multiple locations throughout Des Moines, Iowa, including Broadlawns Medical Center, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, and UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He also serves patients at UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital and extends his care to Atlantic, Iowa at Cass County Memorial Hospital. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies, and he provides specialized care for pediatric hypertension. Dr. Howard performs essential diagnostic services such as blood tests, complete blood counts, and kidney function assessments to monitor his patients' overall health.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • Memorial Hospital South Bend
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Benjamin Wallace Howard has 6 locations

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316

Broadlawns Family Health Center

1761 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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12 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Des Moines , IABoca Raton , FLDallas , TXLawrenceville , GA
Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin Wallace Howard

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Arkansas Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid
  • March Vision Care
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Benjamin Wallace Howard has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Benjamin Wallace Howard has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Iowa, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Memorial Hospital South Bend

Medical School

Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2014

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Benjamin Howard's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Howard's office is located at 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50314.
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