Dr. Mark Richard Matthes
Dr. Mark R. Matthes
Last updated: Nov 19, 2025

Dr. Mark R. Matthes

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 29 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)
  • Graduation year: 1992
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1972564334

Dr. Mark R. Matthes M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 450 Laurel Street Suite A in Des Moines, IA 50314. Can help patients with the following: Avascular Necrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), Meniscus Tear, Morton's Neuroma, Sprained Ankle. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972564334. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 247-8400. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Mark Richard Matthes, being an orthopedic surgeon, 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. Mark R. Matthes.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark R. Matthes

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Mark R. Matthes 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
Ambetter Health plans
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 Jun 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Standardtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Standardtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Standardtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Standardtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Share EPO · Gold Standardtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Standard EPO · Gold Standardtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Standardtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Share EPO · Silver Standardtier Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Standard EPO · Silver Standardtier Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite | MercyOne EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Secure | MercyOne EPO · Catastrophic Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | MercyOne 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
UnitedHealthcare plans
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 7 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. plans
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 Traditional HMO HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO 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. Mark R. Matthes is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Mark R. Matthes is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Stryker $6253
Smith \u0026 Nephew $775
Medical Device Business Services $200

Other

Travel and Lodging $4247
Food and Beverage $3476

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL)

Graduated in 1992

Sanctions

Date Description Board
Active: This provider has been disciplined, please visit board website for details Board of Medicine Board of Medicine

Affiliated practices

Mercy River Hills Surgery Center
450 Laurel Street
Des Moines, 50314 IA
(515) 323-6400
Iowa Ortho
450 Laurel Street
Des Moines, 50314 IA
(515) 247-8400

Affiliated hospitals

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, 50314 IA
(515) 247-3121
SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER
204 N 4TH AVE E
NEWTON, 50208 IA
(641) 792-1273
MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
1229 C AVENUE EAST
OSKALOOSA, 52577 IA
(641) 672-3100
PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
404 JEFFERSON STREET
PELLA, 50219 IA
(641) 628-3150

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Mark Richard Matthes have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Mark Richard Matthes is affiliated with Mercy River Hills Surgery Center. For the full list of practices see this list.

Has Dr. Mark Richard Matthes affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Mark Richard Matthes is affiliated with MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Mark Richard Matthes treat?

Dr. Mark Richard Matthes provides treatment for Avascular Necrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), Meniscus Tear, Morton's Neuroma, Sprained Ankle. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Mark Richard Matthes?

Dr. Mark Richard Matthes's office is located at 450 Laurel Street Suite A in Des Moines, IA 50314.

Does Dr. Mark Richard Matthes accept patients with Medica?

Yes, Dr. Mark Richard Matthes is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.