Summary

Dr. John Pymm is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. With 12 years of experience in practice, he brings comprehensive primary care expertise to patients and families throughout the Des Moines area. Dr. Pymm is fluent in English and provides care across multiple age groups within the family medicine specialty.

Dr. Pymm practices at several locations throughout Des Moines, Iowa, with primary affiliations at Broadlawns Medical Center and additional privileges at UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. His clinical focus includes caring for women during pregnancy, including high-risk pregnancies and addressing depression during pregnancy. He performs routine blood work and complete blood counts to monitor patient health, and conducts nonstress tests to assess fetal well-being during pregnancy.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Howard Pymm has 6 locations

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

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314

Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Broadlawns Medical Center Womens Health Center

1801 Hickman Rd Fl 3Des Moines, IA 50314
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Howard Pymm

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Howard Pymm has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Howard Pymm has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Dr. John Howard Pymm holds an expired medical license in the state of Idaho.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Idaho that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center and Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014.

NPI Number

Dr. Pymm's NPI number is 1336552306.

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Dr. John Howard Pymm's office is located at 1761 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50314.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Howard Pymm affiliated with?
Dr. John Howard Pymm is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. John Howard Pymm speak?
Dr. John Howard Pymm speaks English.

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