I’m located at 2633 86th Street in Urbandale, just south of Panera — in the same shopping center as Taki Japanese Steakhouse, Ted’s Coney Island West, and Marberry Law Firm.

If you ever have trouble finding us, just give the clinic a call and I’ll help guide you in.

Yes — I currently accept several major insurance plans, including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Medicare
• Medicaid
• Wellpoint
• Iowa Total Care
• Molina

Important:

While I may accept your insurance company, this does not guarantee that your specific plan is in-network.

It is the patient’s responsibility to verify coverage and network status directly with their insurance provider before scheduling an appointment.

Coverage varies by plan, employer group, and policy type.

What are your clinic hours?

I typically see patients between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, with limited availability on Fridays.

Appointment availability may vary based on scheduling needs, seasonal hours, and special clinic days.

For the most accurate and up-to-date availability, please refer to the online booking system or the website.

Nope — you do not have to be an established primary care patient to join the weight loss program.

If weight loss is your main goal, you can schedule directly for that program.

What’s changed with GLP-1 medications?

Your safety always comes first.

Due to national changes around compounded GLP-1 medications, many compounding pharmacies are no longer able to provide consistent injectable options. Because quality and safety can vary, I made the decision to shift to brand-name FDA-approved GLP-1 medications whenever possible.

What I offer now:

I prescribe medications such as:

Zepbound®

These are sent directly to your preferred pharmacy or through Lilly Direct (self-pay).

You’ll still receive the same personalized support that makes wUrthy different:

Optional B12 injections for energy and metabolism

Structured check-ins and accountability

A whole-body, personalized approach

What this means for you:

You receive the highest-quality medication available

Your treatment stays consistent and reliable

You always know exactly what you’re taking — and why

Because you are wUrthy of safe, evidence-based care.

Absolutely — I would love to serve as your primary care provider.

If you already have a PCP, that’s okay too. I’m happy to collaborate with other providers to make sure your care is coordinated and seamless.

I only see patients ages 16 and older.

I am no longer accepting school aged children as new patients but will continue seeing the children that are already established with my practice.

Yes, I ask that all patients establish care with me before scheduling an annual physical or wellness visit.

This allows me to review your medical history, medications, supplements, and overall health picture so I can provide the best care possible.

The fastest ways to reach me are:

📧 Email: info@wurthyhealthclinic.com

📱 Text: 515-252-2552

🌐 Website contact form

If you’re ever unsure which option to use — just reach out. I’m here to help.

If there is availability, you can schedule same-day urgent visits.

Cash-pay telehealth urgent visits are $99 and offered during regular business hours. You may use your insurance as well. 

If there are no open appointments, I may recommend visiting a nearby urgent care center.

Important notes:

Urgent visits are for established patients only

X-rays are not available in-clinic

For possible fractures, severe injuries, or chest pain — please go directly to urgent care or the ER

If you are experiencing chest pain or emergency symptoms, call 911 immediately.

Healthcare is changing, and technology is changing with it.

Just like hospitals and clinics transitioned from paper charts to electronic medical records, many healthcare providers are now using HIPAA-compliant AI documentation tools to help with charting.

The most important thing to know is this...

❤️ The AI isn't taking care of you... I am.

🩺 So what DOES it do?

Think of it as a really smart medical transcriptionist.

It simply listens to our conversation and creates a draft of my chart note while we're talking.

That's it.

Using it allows me to spend less time typing and more time focused on you.

Instead of staring at a computer screen, I can spend more time:

❤️ Listening

❤️ Maintaining eye contact

❤️ Answering your questions

❤️ Explaining your lab results

❤️ Educating you

❤️ Having an actual conversation

🚫 What it DOES NOT do...

This is probably the biggest misconception.

The AI does NOT:

❌ Diagnose medical conditions

❌ Decide what labs you need

❌ Interpret blood work

❌ Read imaging or ultrasounds

❌ Prescribe medications

❌ Recommend supplements

❌ Create treatment plans

❌ Decide if you need a specialist

❌ Replace your healthcare provider

👩‍⚕️ What DO I do?

I do all of that.

Every single medical decision comes from me.

I personally:

✔️ Listen to your concerns

✔️ Review your medical history

✔️ Perform your evaluation

✔️ Order labs and imaging

✔️ Interpret your results

✔️ Make your diagnosis

✔️ Develop your treatment plan

✔️ Prescribe medications when appropriate

✔️ Recommend supplements and lifestyle changes

✔️ Determine when a referral is medically necessary

✔️ Review, edit, and approve every AI-generated note before it becomes part of your medical record

🏥 Is this becoming more common?

Absolutely!

More and more:

✔️ Hospitals

✔️ Health systems

✔️ Specialty clinics

✔️ Private medical practices

...are using HIPAA-compliant AI documentation tools.

The goal is NOT to replace healthcare providers.

The goal is to reduce the time we spend charting so we can spend more time caring for our patients.

💙 Transparency has always been important to me.

I've never hidden the fact that I use an AI Medical Documentation Assistant.

In fact...

Every single patient receives an AI Consent Form before their appointment.

That consent explains:

✔️ What the AI does

✔️ What it does NOT do

✔️ How your information is protected

✔️ That I review and approve every note

✔️ That I make every medical decision

Most importantly...

YOU decide.

Before your appointment, you have the opportunity to:

✅ Agree to its use

OR

✅ Decline its use

If you aren't comfortable with it, that's completely okay!

Just let me know.

Your decision will NEVER affect the quality of care you receive.

❤️ Why do I use it?

Honestly...

I'd rather spend my appointment looking at you than looking at a computer.

I'd rather listen than type.

I'd rather educate than document.

I'd rather have a conversation than spend half your appointment clicking boxes.

If technology helps me be more present with my patients while still keeping accurate medical records...

That's a win in my book.

❤️ At the end of the day...

Whether I'm...

📝 Writing notes by hand

⌨️ Typing everything myself

🎤 Dictating my notes later

🤖 Or using a HIPAA-compliant AI Medical Documentation Assistant...

Nothing about my medical care changes.

✔️ I'm still the one evaluating you.

✔️ I'm still the one diagnosing you.

✔️ I'm still the one interpreting your labs and imaging.

✔️ I'm still the one creating your treatment plan.

✔️ I'm still the one answering your questions.

✔️ I'm still the one caring for you.

The only thing that's changed is how I document your visit—not how I care for you.

❤️ Thank you for trusting me with your health.

That trust means everything to me.

One of the biggest misconceptions in healthcare is how insurance billing actually works.

Many patients receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from their insurance company and immediately assume that the amount listed is what their provider was paid.

Here’s a simple example:

Let’s say your provider bills insurance $500 for your visit.

Insurance then reviews the claim and determines the contracted allowable amount based on the agreement they have with your provider.

That insurance company may decide the visit is worth $185.

The remaining amount is written off because of the provider’s contract with your insurance company. The provider cannot collect the difference.

So while your EOB may show a $500 charge, your provider may have actually received only $185 (minus any deductible, copay, or coinsurance that is your responsibility).

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What if I’m a cash-pay patient?

Many clinics, including wUrthy Health Clinic offer discounted self-pay pricing for patients who choose not to use insurance.

For example:

• Initial consultation: $250

• Follow-up visit: $135

These prices are often less than the amount billed to insurance.

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Why don’t providers simply bill less?

Insurance companies require providers to submit charges using standard billing practices. The insurance company, not the provider, determines the contracted payment amount.

Every insurance company has different contracts and reimbursement rates.

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What’s an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)?

An EOB is not a bill. It is simply a summary from your insurance company explaining:

✔️ What was billed

✔️ What your insurance allows

✔️ What insurance paid

✔️ Any amount you may owe (depending on your deductible, copay, or coinsurance)

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I believe patients deserve transparency. Healthcare billing can be confusing even for those of us who work in medicine. If you ever have questions about your bill, your insurance explanation of benefits, or why something was billed the way it was, please ask.