Summary

Dr. Richard Carano has practiced endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism for 45 years and is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center. He treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol in children and teens, and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Carano earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and sees patients in Ames, Iowa.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 45 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Iowa
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Medical Arts Building

1015 Duff AveAmes, IA 50010
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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Ames , IAAmes , IAAmes , IAPEMBROKE PINES , FL
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: UNIVERSIDAD CRISTIANA BOLIVIANA (UCEBOL) Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Paul Carano

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Associates Health Plans
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Paul Carano has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Paul Carano has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid Diseases

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Iowa in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Carano's NPI number is 1518954502.

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Dr. Richard Carano's office is located at 1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA, 50010.
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Dr. Richard Carano speaks English.

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