Summary

Dr. Shakuntala Advani has practiced cardiology and internal medicine for 42 years and is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center West Lakes. She treats hypertension, hypertensive emergency, and pediatric hypertension, and performs electrocardiogram, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiogram procedures.

Dr. Advani completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center and sees patients in West Des Moines and Des Moines, Iowa. She speaks Arabic and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, Spanish
  • Montefiore Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani has 3 locations

Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines

5880 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

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Speaks Arabic, Spanish Speaks English
West Des Moines , IAOrlando , FLDes Moines , IAWest Des Moines , IA
Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Tabriz University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • HealthPartners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthPartners - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MediGold - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • 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

Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Advani's NPI number is 1861473316.

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Where is Dr. Shakuntala Advani's office located?
Dr. Shakuntala Advani's office is located at 5880 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shakuntala Advani affiliated with?
Dr. Shakuntala Advani is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center West Lakes.
Does Dr. Shakuntala Advani accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Shakuntala Advani accepts on their Vitals profile.

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