Dr. Arvind Kakani
Dr. Arvind Kakani
Last updated: Oct 21, 2021

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
Medica plans
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
Oscar Insurance Company plans
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.
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 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.

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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

Graduated in 2005

Affiliated practices

Mercy Clinics Family Medicine West
1601 Northwest 114th Street
Clive, 50325 IA
(515) 222-7700
Mercy Medical Center
411 Laurel Street
Des Moines, 50314 IA
(515) 643-5400
Mercy Clinics
1601 Northwest 114th Street
Clive, 50325 IA
(515) 222-7000
Mercyone Eastvillage Family Medical Clinic/Mercyone Eastvillage UC Clinic
1350 Des Moines Street
Des Moines, 50309 IA
(515) 643-0833

Affiliated hospitals

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, 50314 IA
(515) 247-3121

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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.