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Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM

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(Eric Barp, DPM)

(582 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. Eric A. Barp, 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. Eric A. Barp, DPM is affiliated with Mercy Hospital, UnityPoint Health, Houston Methodist West Hospital, The Iowa Clinic, Broadlawns Medical Center, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital 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. Eric A. Barp, 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. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

joint aspiration

In 2012, Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM performed more injections, and joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	24
doctor visit	523
hospital care	20
injections	86
inpatient care	20
musculoskeletal imaging	196
nail avulsion	14
nail procedures	14
X-rays	196

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
blood draw	14
doctor visit	507
hospital care	40
injections	53
inpatient care	40
musculoskeletal imaging	223
nail avulsion	18
nail procedures	18
X-rays	223

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	37
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	563
hospital care	11
injections	97
inpatient care	11
musculoskeletal imaging	255
nail avulsion	19
nail procedures	19
X-rays	255

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	35
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
blood draw	13
bone surgery	21
doctor visit	568
hospital care	36
injections	86
inpatient care	36
lower extremity surgery	40
musculoskeletal imaging	284
nail avulsion	14
nail procedures	14
X-rays	284

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	768
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	70
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
doctor visit	575
hospital care	35
injections	111
inpatient care	35
musculoskeletal imaging	247
nail avulsion	33
nail procedures	33
X-rays	247

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	29
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
aspiration	107
bone surgery	13
doctor visit	653
hospital care	31
injections	128
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	50
musculoskeletal imaging	316
nail avulsion	23
nail procedures	23
X-rays	316

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	30
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	133
doctor visit	698
hospital care	14
injections	156
inpatient care	14
lower extremity surgery	27
musculoskeletal imaging	287
nail avulsion	41
nail procedures	41
open surgery	27
tendon surgery	27
X-rays	287

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	30
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	136
doctor visit	833
hospital care	15
injections	160
inpatient care	15
musculoskeletal imaging	283
nail avulsion	29
nail procedures	29
X-rays	283

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	31
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
doctor visit	735
injections	130
musculoskeletal imaging	225
nail avulsion	29
nail procedures	29
X-rays	225

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	280

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	30
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	150
bone surgery	18
doctor visit	833
injections	199
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	268
nail avulsion	43
nail procedures	43
nerve block	15
pain management	15
X-rays	268

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	34
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
aspiration	122
doctor visit	756
injections	145
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	36
musculoskeletal imaging	204
nail avulsion	33
nail procedures	33
open surgery	22
tendon surgery	22
X-rays	204

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	27
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated as a podiatrist in WEST DES MOINES, IA were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and aspiration.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
aspiration	96
blood draw	13
bone surgery	17
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	24
doctor visit	658
hospital care	25
injections	122
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	34
musculoskeletal imaging	253
nail avulsion	26
nail procedures	26
nerve block	15
open surgery	24
pain management	15
tendon surgery	24
X-rays	253

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	409
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	111
85 and over	32
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	240

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed residency at Broadlawns Medical Center. 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: Broadlawns Medical Center

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

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital

UnityPoint Health

Houston Methodist West Hospital

The Iowa Clinic

Broadlawns Medical Center

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

Des Moines

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 582 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM 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. Eric A. Barp, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$41,821 AccuFill $27,945	Trabecular Metal TM Instruments $5,750	Trabecular Metal (TM) Ankle $2,726	ROSA $1,694	Alps Plates and Instruments $1,266	Other $2,441
Ortho Solutions Inc	$37,034 $37,034
Tornier, Inc.	$34,260 LE - Salto Talaris Total Ankle $9,944	LE - MaxTorque Cann Screw Sys $8,605	LE - Mini MaxTorque Sys $6,665	DEV - Small Bone Suture Anchor $6,410	Bio - BioFiber Absor Surg Mesh $2,000	Other $635
Stryker Corporation	$24,636 GRAVITY $24,229	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $127	EASYFUSE $80	AXS INFINITY LS $43	Mako $42	Other $115
Organogenesis Inc.	$23,173 Nucel, NuShield, Renu, Affinity, FiberOS $11,639	Nucel, FiberOS $9,000	Puraply/Affinity/NuTech $2,500	PuraPly $34
Other	$45,026 GRAVITY $11,336	VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $7,921	ORTHOLOC $5,617	Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $4,553	R&D Foot and Ankle $3,771	Other $11,828

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$113,966
Royalty or License	$36,062
Travel and Lodging	$29,693
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14,448
Food and Beverage	$7,411
Other	$4,372

Research Payments

Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM has received 28 research payments totaling $44,369.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Eric A. Barp, DPM.

Ortho Solutions Inc	2022	$35,100.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
Ortho Solutions Inc	2021	$35,100.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
Ortho Solutions Inc	2020	$35,100.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Eric Barp specializes in podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) and foot & ankle surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Barp include ankle injury, hammer toe, and heel pain. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He completed his residency training at Broadlawns Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with UnityPoint Health, The Iowa Clinic, and Broadlawns Medical Center. Dr. Barp welcomes new patients at his office inWaukee, IA as reported by The Iowa Clinic.