Summary

Nurse Practitioner Charity Carstensen specializes in internal medicine and family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients across all age groups. Her practice focuses on both adult internal medicine and family healthcare, allowing her to treat a wide range of medical conditions from routine preventive care to complex chronic disease management. Carstensen speaks both English and Spanish, helping her connect with a diverse patient population in the Des Moines community.

Charity Carstensen practices at UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine Methodist Plaza in Des Moines, Iowa, and maintains hospital privileges at UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital. She frequently treats patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, helping them manage these conditions through personalized treatment plans. Her approach includes physical therapy guidance, strength training recommendations, and hands-on therapeutic techniques to support patient recovery and wellness.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Unitypoint Clinic Internal Medicine Methodist Plaza

1221 Pleasant St Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50309
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
22 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Des Moines , IACedar Rapids , IADES MOINES , IADES MOINES , IA
Med School: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Charity Dawn Carstensen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Arkansas Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Health
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Federal Employees Program
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Charity Dawn Carstensen has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Charity Dawn Carstensen has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Nurse Practitioner

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What languages does Charity Dawn Carstensen speak?
Charity Dawn Carstensen speaks English and Spanish.
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