Dr. Arvind Kakani
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 16 years
- Graduation year: 2005
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1548608029
Dr. Arvind Kakani MD
Family Physician
He is located at 6601 Southwest 9th Street in Des Moines, IA 50315. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, General Care, Headache, Hyperlipidemia, Infant Care, Mold Exposure. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548608029. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 643-9400. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Arvind Kakani, being an family physician, 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. Arvind Kakani.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Fever
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
Procedures Performed by Dr. Arvind Kakani
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Arvind Kakani as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Medica
Network data as of Dec 16, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Secure | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not 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 | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Not 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. Arvind Kakani 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. Arvind Kakani is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .
Bills through: Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
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
| E.R. Squibb \u0026 Sons | $93 |
| Janssen | $51 |
| Merck | $39 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $259 |
Studies
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Arvind Kakani accept patients with Medica?
Yes, Dr. Arvind Kakani is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Arvind Kakani?
Dr. Arvind Kakani's office is located at 6601 Southwest 9th Street in Des Moines, IA 50315.
Does Dr. Arvind Kakani have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Arvind Kakani is affiliated with Mercy Clinics Family Medicine West. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. Arvind Kakani affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Arvind Kakani is affiliated with MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES.
What conditions does Dr. Arvind Kakani treat?
Dr. Arvind Kakani provides treatment for Arthritis, General Care, Headache, Hyperlipidemia, Infant Care, Mold Exposure. For the full list see this list.