Dr. Mark W. Purtle
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 40 years
- Graduated from: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1981
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1356315477
Dr. Mark W. Purtle MD
Internist
He is located at 1200 Pleasant Street in Des Moines, IA 50309. Can help patients with the following: Anemia, Arthritis, Cholecystitis, Cystitis, General Care, Peptic Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356315477. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 241-5100. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Mark W. Purtle, being an internist, 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 W. Purtle.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Aging In Place
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Balance Issues
- Bladder Control
- Bone Loss
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cognitive Decline
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hip Bursitis
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Mark W. Purtle as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Medica
Network data as of Sep 11, 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 |
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 | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients at some locations |
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 W. Purtle 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. Mark W. Purtle is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine (also registered under: Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine) .
Bills through: Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
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.
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1981Additional Specialities
- Geriatrician
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Mark W. Purtle accept insurance?
Dr. Mark W. Purtle is listed in-network for 28 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Medica, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Mark W. Purtle?
Dr. Mark W. Purtle's office is located at 1200 Pleasant Street in Des Moines, IA 50309.
Does Dr. Mark W. Purtle have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Mark W. Purtle is affiliated with Dallas Center Medical Associates.
What conditions does Dr. Mark W. Purtle treat?
Dr. Mark W. Purtle provides treatment for Anemia, Arthritis, Cholecystitis, Cystitis, General Care, Peptic Ulcer. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Mark W. Purtle affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Mark W. Purtle is affiliated with BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER.