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Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

405 Monroe Street Suite A
Pella, IA 50219

(641) 628-9500

Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD is an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD is affiliated with MercyOne.

Office Locations

1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

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MercyOne

1755 59th Place
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 358-8000

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405 Monroe Street Suite A
Pella, IA 50219

(641) 628-9500

(641) 628-9701

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

inferior turbinate cautery

inferior turbinate radiofrequency reduction

inferior turbinate reduction surgery

nose surgery

radiofrequency turbinate reduction

stroboscopy

turbinate cautery

turbinate reduction surgery

In 2023, Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD had a list price for inferior turbinate cautery, inferior turbinate radiofrequency reduction, inferior turbinate reduction surgery, nose surgery, radiofrequency turbinate reduction, stroboscopy, turbinate cautery, and turbinate reduction surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

ear procedures

In 2023, Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD had a list price for ear procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ablation

minor procedures

nosebleed treatment

By Affordability:

audiometry test

immittance testing

pure-tone audiometry

pure-tone threshold audiometry

speech audiometry

speech reception threshold

threshold audiometry

tympanometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD performed more ablation, minor procedures, and nosebleed treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for audiometry test, immittance testing, pure-tone audiometry, pure-tone threshold audiometry, speech audiometry, speech reception threshold (SRT), threshold audiometry, and tympanometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2012 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minor procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	50
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	522
ear procedures	132
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	34
minor procedures	50
nose surgery	50
nosebleed treatment	50
stroboscopy	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, stroboscopy and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	34
diagnostic procedures	273
doctor visit	640
ear procedures	331
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	34
nose surgery	34
nosebleed treatment	34
stroboscopy	96

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	247

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	62
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2014 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, stroboscopy and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	46
CT scan	14
diagnostic procedures	235
doctor visit	644
ear procedures	354
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	46
nose surgery	46
nosebleed treatment	46
stroboscopy	88

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	72
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2015 were ear procedures, stroboscopy, diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	29
diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	636
ear procedures	185
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	39
minor procedures	29
nose surgery	29
nosebleed treatment	29
stroboscopy	89

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	832
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	152
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, stroboscopy and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	41
diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	590
ear procedures	227
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	41
nose surgery	41
nosebleed treatment	41
stroboscopy	84

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	230

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	74
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2017 were ear procedures, stroboscopy, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	32
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	608
ear procedures	193
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	32
nose surgery	32
nosebleed treatment	32
stroboscopy	121

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	261

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	74
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2018 were ear procedures, stroboscopy, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	35
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	597
ear procedures	221
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
minor procedures	35
nose surgery	35
nosebleed treatment	35
stroboscopy	113

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	237

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	67
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2019 were ear procedures, stroboscopy, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	46
diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	575
ear procedures	230
minor procedures	46
nose surgery	46
nosebleed treatment	46
stroboscopy	81

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	67
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2020 were ear procedures, stroboscopy, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	42
diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	409
ear procedures	185
minor procedures	42
nose surgery	42
nosebleed treatment	42
stroboscopy	76

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	46
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2021 were ear procedures, stroboscopy, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	43
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	492
ear procedures	211
minor procedures	43
nose surgery	43
nosebleed treatment	43
stroboscopy	84

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	63
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA during 2022 were ear procedures, stroboscopy, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	44
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	500
ear procedures	208
minor procedures	44
nose surgery	44
nosebleed treatment	44
stroboscopy	103

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	61
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Des Moines, IA were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minor procedures and nosebleed treatment.

ablation	40
CT scan	14
diagnostic procedures	103
doctor visit	564
ear procedures	225
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
minor procedures	40
nose surgery	40
nosebleed treatment	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	238
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	119
85 and over	67
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	6

Education & Training

She has a state license in Iowa.

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MercyOne

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$879 $879
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$183 EpiPen $171	Dymista $12
GENZYME CORPORATION	$167 DUPIXENT $167
Aerin Medical Inc.	$149 RHINAER $70	RHINAER STYLUS $38	$41
Optinose US, Inc.	$134 Xhance $134
Other	$993 Baha $99	DUPIXENT $84	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $72	Dexilant $51	OFIRMEV $50	Other $637

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,648
Travel and Lodging	$858

Biography

Dr. Heidi Close's medical specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She has a special interest in ear problems. She is affiliated with MercyOne. MercyOne reports that Dr. Close is accepting new patients at her office in Des Moines, IA.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2014

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heidi Louise Close, MD From 2012 - 2022

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