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Dr. Charles W. Love, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1986)

6000 University Avenue #350
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 226-8484

Dr. Charles W. Love, MD is a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Charles W. Love, MD is affiliated with Surgery Center of Des Moines - West and IOWA DERMATOLOGY CLINIC PLC.

Office Locations

6000 University Avenue #350
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

Mohs surgery

removal of skin lesion

In 2023, Dr. Charles W. Love, MD performed more Mohs surgery, and removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

KOH wet mount

lab tests

wet mount

In 2012, Dr. Charles W. Love, MD had a list price for KOH wet mount, lab tests, and wet mount that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2012 were allergy testing, skin testing, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	78
allergy testing	3200
cancer surgery	1194
consultation	115
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	935
incision and drainage	78
injections	65
lab tests	66
minor procedures	106
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2638
skin procedures	2638
skin surgery	1272
skin testing	3200
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	74
allergy testing	2560
cancer surgery	1309
consultation	78
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	869
incision and drainage	74
injections	35
lab tests	57
minor procedures	112
phototherapy (light therapy)	371
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2598
skin procedures	2598
skin surgery	1383
skin testing	2560
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	938
Female	930

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1840
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	829
From 75 to 84	658
85 and over	284
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	52
allergy testing	2560
cancer surgery	1096
consultation	112
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	832
incision and drainage	52
injections	36
lab tests	44
minor procedures	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2615
skin procedures	2615
skin surgery	1148
skin testing	2560
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	858
Female	812

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1645
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	738
From 75 to 84	585
85 and over	255
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	56
allergy testing	1600
cancer surgery	1036
consultation	250
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	1480
incision and drainage	56
injections	47
lab tests	57
minor procedures	198
phototherapy (light therapy)	338
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2841
skin procedures	2841
skin surgery	1092
skin testing	1600
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	142

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1694
Female	1622

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1526
From 75 to 84	1148
85 and over	480
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	55
allergy testing	2278
cancer surgery	1079
consultation	189
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	1208
incision and drainage	55
injections	45
lab tests	25
minor procedures	219
phototherapy (light therapy)	304
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2933
skin procedures	2933
skin surgery	1134
skin testing	2278
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	164

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	844
Female	822

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1628
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	751
From 75 to 84	597
85 and over	232
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	65
allergy testing	1844
cancer surgery	964
consultation	131
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	1110
incision and drainage	65
injections	51
lab tests	28
minor procedures	215
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2778
skin procedures	2778
skin surgery	1029
skin testing	1844
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	150

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	947
Female	913

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1809
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	889
From 75 to 84	642
85 and over	252
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, allergy testing and skin testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	61
allergy testing	2320
cancer surgery	1246
consultation	98
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	1022
incision and drainage	61
injections	37
lab tests	33
minor procedures	185
phototherapy (light therapy)	196
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2836
skin procedures	2836
skin surgery	1307
skin testing	2320
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	124

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1202
Female	1252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2391
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1136
From 75 to 84	831
85 and over	380
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	65
allergy testing	520
cancer surgery	1183
consultation	71
doctor visit	891
incision and drainage	65
injections	41
lab tests	19
minor procedures	145
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2717
skin procedures	2717
skin surgery	1248
skin testing	520
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	80

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	919
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1711
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	789
From 75 to 84	609
85 and over	295
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
cancer surgery	1552
consultation	80
doctor visit	753
incision and drainage	14
injections	27
lab tests	20
minor procedures	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2820
skin procedures	2820
skin surgery	1566
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1325
Female	1122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2374
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1096
From 75 to 84	846
85 and over	413
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	29
allergy testing	482
cancer surgery	1792
consultation	80
doctor visit	814
incision and drainage	29
injections	27
lab tests	23
minor procedures	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	3257
skin procedures	3257
skin surgery	1821
skin testing	482
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1747
Female	1672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3307
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	88
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1573
From 75 to 84	1140
85 and over	586
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	18
cancer surgery	1227
consultation	45
doctor visit	1019
incision and drainage	18
injections	15
minor procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2587
skin procedures	2587
skin surgery	1245

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1230
Female	1121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2280
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1031
From 75 to 84	866
85 and over	387
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated as a dermatologist in West Des Moines, IA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, allergy testing and skin testing.

abscess drainage	51
allergy testing	1929
cancer surgery	1243
consultation	113
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	993
incision and drainage	51
injections	38
lab tests	37
minor procedures	129
phototherapy (light therapy)	302
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2783
skin procedures	2783
skin surgery	1295
skin testing	1929
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	86

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1064
Female	1008

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2020
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	34

**Age**
75 to 84	720
85 and over	324
Less than 65	87
65 to 74	941

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles W. Love, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Charles W. Love, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1986. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1986)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles W. Love, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Surgery Center of Des Moines - West

IOWA DERMATOLOGY CLINIC PLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles W. Love, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles W. Love, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Des Moines, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles W. Love, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$845 Humira $694	Skyrizi $61	$90
Amgen Inc.	$826 Enbrel $678	Otezla $131	$16
AbbVie Inc.	$816 Skyrizi $514	Humira $220	Rinvoq $82
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$651 Tremfya $319	STELARA $285	SIMPONI ARIA $36	SIMPONI $12
Celgene Corporation	$517 Otezla $169	$347
Other	$3,563 COSENTYX $430	Cimzia $361	DUPIXENT $308	TALTZ $243	ILUMYA $183	Other $2,038

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,929
Education	$289

Biography

Dr. Charles Love is a specialist in dermatology (skin disorders). His average patient rating is 3.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Surgery Center of Des Moines - West. Dr. Love studied medicine at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine.

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