Dr. Richard J. Rinehart
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 30 years
- Graduated from: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1991
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1932195997
Dr. Richard J. Rinehart M.D.
Otolaryngologist
He is located at 5950 University Avenue Ste 265 in West Des Moines, IA 50266. Can help patients with the following: Allergic Reaction, Noise Sensitivity, Swallowing Disorders, Swimmer's Ear, Tinnitus, Vestibular Testing. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932195997. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 875-9450. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard J. Rinehart, being an otolaryngologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard J. Rinehart.
- Allergic Reaction
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Aural Rehabilitation
- Bad Breath
- Cancer
- Cauliflower Ear
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Ear Infection
- Ear Wax
- Eustachian Tube Problems
- Eye Allergy
- Hay Fever
- Headache
- Hearing Conservation
- Impacted Earwax
- Inner Ear Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Middle Ear Infection
- Nasal Polyps
- Newborn or Infant Hearing Screening
- Noise Sensitivity
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
- Nosebleed
- Oral Cancer
- Otoacoustic Emission Test (OAE)
- Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Sinus Tract
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Swallowing Disorders
- Swimmer's Ear
- Taste Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tongue Problems
- Usher Syndrome
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Testing
Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard J. Rinehart
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard J. Rinehart as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Dec 19, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard J. Rinehart is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard J. Rinehart is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Otolaryngology .
Bills through: Cass County Memorial Hospital
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Acclarent | $744 |
| Medtronic | $58 |
| Entellus Medical | $32 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $859 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1991
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard J. Rinehart?
Dr. Richard J. Rinehart's office is located at 5950 University Avenue Ste 265 in West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Does Dr. Richard J. Rinehart accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?
Yes, Dr. Richard J. Rinehart is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Richard J. Rinehart have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard J. Rinehart is affiliated with The Iowa Clinic.
Has Dr. Richard J. Rinehart affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard J. Rinehart is affiliated with IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Richard J. Rinehart treat?
Dr. Richard J. Rinehart provides treatment for Allergic Reaction, Noise Sensitivity, Swallowing Disorders, Swimmer's Ear, Tinnitus, Vestibular Testing. For the full list see this list.