Summary

Carlos Pelaez treats traumatic brain injury, closed head injury, and rib fracture, and performs therapeutic hypothermia, emergency care, and endotracheal intubation. With 23 years in surgery, they practice in Des Moines, Iowa. They earned their medical degree from Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 23 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Carlos Pelaez

1212 Pleasant St Ste 211Des Moines, IA 50309

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Des Moines , IAWest Burlington , IADes Moines , IAWest Des Moines , IA
Med School: Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Carlos Pelaez

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Carlos Pelaez has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Carlos Pelaez has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)
  • Trauma Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Carlos Pelaez holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad De Iberoamerica Escuela De Medicina in 2003.

NPI Number

Carlos Pelaez's NPI number is 1588952147.

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Carlos Pelaez's office is located at 1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
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