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Dr. Richard Rinehart, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat · Male · Age 54

Dr. Richard Rinehart, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in West Des Moines, IA. He graduated from University of Iowa College of Medicine and specializes in ear, nose, and throat and allergy.

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(515) 875-9000

The Iowa Clinic West Des Moines Campus

5950 University Ave

West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Dr. Rinehart accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
American Republic
Assurant Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Cigna: Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; Open Access
Coventry Health Care
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Golden Rule
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA): GEHA
HAP Insurance: Health Alliance PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO
Medicaid
Medico
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Principal Life
Tricare
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Navigate HMO; Navigate POS; Options PPO
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield: Alliance Select

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Dr. Rinehart's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Earwax Buildup

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Rinehart treats Earwax Buildup more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Rinehart treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

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Otitis Media

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Rinehart treats Otitis Media more than 94% of his peers

Dr. Rinehart treats this condition more than 94% of his peers

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Ear Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Rinehart treats Ear Disorders more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Rinehart treats this condition more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Rinehart's conditions and procedures:

Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Abscess
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Adenoidectomy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Reaction
Allergic Rhinitis
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Broken Nose
Cancer
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Cleft Palate
Cochlear Implant Insertion
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
Deafness
Deviated Septum
Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
Ear Disorders
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
ENT Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Facial Fracture
Fracture
Frenectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Surgery
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperacusis
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Larynx Conditions
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Lip, Excision or Resection
Loss of Smell and-or Taste
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Meniere's Disease
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Nosebleed
Oral and-or Facial Cleft
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Pulmonary Disease
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Sore Throat
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tinnitus
TMJ
Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tonsillectomy
Tonsillitis
Tracheal Surgery
Vertigo
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wound Repair

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Ear, Nose, and Throat
Allergy

Board Certifications

Otolaryngology

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Education

Central Ia Health Sys/Ia Methodi

Residency Hospital

University Of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Residency Hospital

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Internship Hospital

University of Iowa College of Medicine

Medical School

Iowa State University

Undergraduate School

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Rinehart's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rinehart

3.7

Based on 12 reviews

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Very friendly and explained the surgery in a way not only I could understand, but also my 11 year old daughter could understand.

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