Internal medicine at PHC East Side Clinic
Internal Medicine & Healthy Aging in Des Moines
Internal medicine is primary care for adults. At PHC’s East Side Clinic, our team provides preventive care, medication reviews and help managing long-term health conditions.
Our Longevity & Healthy Aging care highlights this support for older adults, including people with Medicare. Whether you need a primary care provider or help managing several health conditions, our internal medicine team can help.
Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance accepted. Contact your insurance plan to confirm that your PHC clinic and provider are in your network.
Internal Medicine & Healthy Aging Services
Your health needs can change over time. Our internal medicine team at PHC East Side Clinic provides routine care and helps adults manage ongoing or complex health conditions.
Preventive Care & Checkups
Routine visits, health screenings and guidance on daily habits. Your care team helps you plan which preventive services you need and when to get them.
Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
Review your health history, daily needs and recommended screenings. Work with your team on a plan for preventive care. This visit is different from a routine physical exam.
Long-Term Health Conditions
Ongoing care for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and other long-term conditions. We can help manage several conditions together and follow your progress over time.
Medication Reviews
Review your prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines and supplements with your care team. Ask about side effects, refills and how to take your medicines safely.
Care When You Feel Sick
Evaluation and treatment for new symptoms and common illnesses. Call East Side Clinic to ask which type of visit you need and about available appointments.
Follow-Up & Care Coordination
Help understanding your care plan, following up on test results and connecting with specialists when needed. Your primary care team helps keep your care connected.
Not sure which appointment to request?
Call PHC East Side Clinic. Our team can help you take the next step.
Adult primary care at PHC East Side
Care That Fits Your Health Needs
You do not need to wait until you have a health concern to establish primary care. Regular visits give you a place to ask questions, review your medicines and plan your next steps.
Internal medicine serves adults, including people who have several health conditions. Our Longevity & Healthy Aging focus supports older adults, but you do not need to have Medicare to receive internal medicine care.
Call East Side: (515) 248-1600Call to ask about establishing care, providers and available appointments.
A Focus on Adult Health
Internal medicine providers focus on adults. They help with preventive care, new symptoms and ongoing conditions, including health needs that become more complex over time.
Support Over Time
Your primary care team follows your health over time. Together, you can review changes, talk about your goals and adjust your care plan as your needs change.
Help Connecting Your Care
If you need additional care, your team can help coordinate referrals and follow-up. PHC also offers behavioral health and pharmacy services. Ask your team which services may fit your needs.
Medicare, Insurance & Costs
PHC accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. Your coverage and costs depend on your plan and the services you receive.
Using Medicare
Bring your current Medicare card and any other insurance cards to your visit.
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, contact your plan to confirm that PHC East Side Clinic and your provider are in your network. Ask whether your visit is covered and what you may need to pay.
Medicaid & Private Insurance
Internal medicine care is available to adults with Medicaid or private insurance, too. You do not need to have Medicare.
Check with your plan before your visit. Confirm your clinic and provider are in your network, and ask about copays or other costs.
Help With Costs & Coverage
If you need help paying for care, ask about PHC’s sliding fee discount program. Discounts are based on household income and family size.
A health benefits specialist can explain how to apply, what information to bring and options for getting health insurance.
Internal Medicine at PHC East Side Clinic
Call our East Side Clinic in Des Moines to ask about internal medicine, healthy aging care or a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. Tell us if you are new to PHC or already receive care here.
East Des Moines
PHC East Side Clinic
3509 E. 29th StreetDes Moines, IA 50317
Internal medicine hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free onsite parking is available. Use the main entrance off E. 29th Street.
Appointment availability varies by provider and visit type. Call to confirm your appointment time.
Getting Ready for Your Visit
When you schedule, tell us what you need help with. Ask what to bring and whether you need any records from another clinic.
Bring these items if available:
- Your Medicare, Medicaid or other insurance card
- A list of your medicines, vitamins and supplements
- Recent health records or test results from another provider
- Questions or health concerns you want to discuss
Need an interpreter? Interpreter services are available at no cost to patients. Tell the clinic your preferred language when you schedule.
Meet your care team
Our Internal Medicine Providers
Meet the team providing adult primary care and healthy aging care at PHC East Side Clinic. Call (515) 248-1600 to ask about providers and available appointments.
Internal Medicine & Healthy Aging FAQs
Find answers about adult primary care, Medicare wellness visits and appointments at PHC East Side Clinic.
What is internal medicine?
Internal medicine is primary care for adults. Internal medicine providers help with preventive care, new symptoms, medicines and long-term health conditions. They can also help manage several conditions together and coordinate care with specialists.
How is Longevity & Healthy Aging related to internal medicine?
Longevity & Healthy Aging is how PHC highlights internal medicine care for older adults, including people with Medicare. It includes ongoing primary care, preventive care, medication reviews and support for long-term health conditions.
Do I need to be 65 or have Medicare to receive care?
No. Internal medicine serves adults, including adults under 65. You do not need to have Medicare. PHC also accepts Medicaid and most private insurance. Call East Side Clinic to ask about establishing care and available appointments.
Is a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit the same as a physical?
No. A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit focuses on reviewing your health needs and creating or updating a plan for preventive care. It is different from a routine physical exam or a visit to treat a health concern.
When scheduling, tell the clinic if you also have symptoms or another concern to discuss. Our team can help you choose the right appointment.
How do I check whether my insurance covers care at PHC?
Contact your insurance plan to confirm that PHC East Side Clinic and your provider are in your network. Ask whether your visit is covered and what you may need to pay. This is especially important if you have a Medicare Advantage plan.
If you need help with coverage options or costs, call East Side Clinic and ask for a health benefits specialist.
How do I schedule an internal medicine appointment?
Call PHC East Side Clinic at (515) 248-1600. Tell us whether you are new to PHC or already receive care here, and what type of care you need.
Ask about internal medicine, ongoing healthy aging care or a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. Appointment availability varies by provider and visit type.