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Dr. David L. Groen, DPM

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(David Groen, DPM)

(301 Ratings)

Specializes in: Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine) and Foot & Ankle Surgery

Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Professional interests include: reconstructive surgery, hammer toe, trauma, and more.

5950 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 875-9876

Dr. David L. Groen, DPM is a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA specializing in podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) and foot & ankle surgery. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Dr. David L. Groen, DPM is affiliated with Mercy Hospital, UnityPoint Health, Houston Methodist West Hospital, The Iowa Clinic, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, THE IOWA CLINIC PC and Des Moines.

Office Locations

5950 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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1025 Southeast Tallgrass Lane
Waukee, IA 50263

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1410 Southwest Tradition Drive 2nd Floor
Ankeny, IA 50023

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Some issues Dr. David L. Groen, DPM can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

toe interphalangeal joint capsulotomy

By Affordability:

foot capsulotomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. David L. Groen, DPM performed more toe interphalangeal (IP) joint capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for foot capsulotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

nail avulsion surgery

In 2023, Dr. David L. Groen, DPM performed more nail avulsion surgery (nail removal surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2012 were nail avulsion, nail procedures, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	642
injections	92
musculoskeletal imaging	91
nail avulsion	93
nail procedures	93
nerve block	19
pain management	19
X-rays	91

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	653
injections	69
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	164
nail avulsion	54
nail procedures	54
nerve block	14
pain management	14
X-rays	164

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	34
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	541
injections	59
musculoskeletal imaging	152
nail avulsion	52
nail procedures	52
nerve block	16
pain management	16
X-rays	152

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	271

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	33
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	563
hospital care	54
injections	107
inpatient care	54
musculoskeletal imaging	199
nail avulsion	66
nail procedures	66
nerve block	64
pain management	64
X-rays	199

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	888
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	80
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	647
hospital care	27
injections	51
inpatient care	27
musculoskeletal imaging	262
nail avulsion	47
nail procedures	47
nerve block	19
pain management	19
X-rays	262

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	43
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	649
injections	58
musculoskeletal imaging	247
nail avulsion	52
nail procedures	52
nerve block	18
pain management	18
X-rays	247

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	33
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	600
hospital care	33
injections	73
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	207
nail avulsion	71
nail procedures	71
nerve block	16
pain management	16
X-rays	207

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	37
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	760
injections	93
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
musculoskeletal imaging	255
nail avulsion	79
nail procedures	79
nerve block	23
pain management	23
X-rays	255

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	42
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	528
hospital care	35
injections	60
inpatient care	35
musculoskeletal imaging	172
nail avulsion	64
nail procedures	64
nerve block	15
pain management	15
X-rays	172

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	38
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
aspiration	15
doctor visit	682
hospital care	25
injections	88
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	206
nail avulsion	74
nail procedures	74
nerve block	28
pain management	28
X-rays	206

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	43
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	628
injections	72
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	41
musculoskeletal imaging	115
nail avulsion	84
nail procedures	84
nerve block	33
pain management	33
X-rays	115

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	48
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated as a podiatrist in West Des Moines, IA were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and nail avulsion.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
aspiration	14
capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	626
hospital care	34
injections	74
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	188
nail avulsion	66
nail procedures	66
nerve block	24
pain management	24
X-rays	188

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	390
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	128
85 and over	39
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	242

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David L. Groen, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. David L. Groen, DPM graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed residency at Charter Community Hospital. He is certified by the Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Residency: Charter Community Hospital

Board Certification: Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David L. Groen, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital

UnityPoint Health

Houston Methodist West Hospital

The Iowa Clinic

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

THE IOWA CLINIC PC

Des Moines

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David L. Groen, DPM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 301 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David L. Groen, DPM from all over the web to help you find the right in West Des Moines, IA.

4.8

Overall Rating

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-14

This doctor is very good.  He is personable and has a nice demeanor.   Asks appropriate questions and gave good treatment.  Prior to surgery both he and his staff reassured me as to the expectations & necessary preparation as well as the post-surgery requirements for proper healing.  I would select this provider again for trusting with my health or surgical matters related to the podiatry or his particular specialty.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David L. Groen, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
WARDLOW ENTERPRISES	$2,082 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $185	$1,898
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$588 VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $160	MOTOBAND $160	Fibulink $94	ViviGen $94	HAMMERLOCK $45	Other $34
Stryker Corporation	$149 EASYFUSE $80	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $49	Anchorage $20
Acera Surgical, Inc.	$120 Restrata Wound Matrix $120
Cook Incorporated	$97 Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention $97
Other	$117 KRYSTEXXA $54	FLECTOR PATCH $12	$50

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,090
Food and Beverage	$1,063

Biography

Dr. David Groen's specialties are podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) and foot & ankle surgery. He practices in West Des Moines, IA, Waukee, IA, and Ankeny, IA. Clinical interests for Dr. Groen include ankle injury, hammer toe, and heel pain. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Groen is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, The Iowa Clinic, and Mercy Hospital. According to The Iowa Clinic, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Waukee, IA.