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Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Joellen Heims, DO)

(255 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1981)

2755 South Gateway Drive
Carlisle, IA 50047

(515) 358-7300

Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO is affiliated with MercyOne and MERCY CLINICS INC.

Office Locations

MercyOne

2755 South Gateway Drive
Carlisle, IA 50047

(515) 358-7300

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

glycated protein test

hemoglobin test

urinalysis

In 2023, Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO had a list price for A1C test, blood count tests, blood tests, diabetes management, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, hemoglobin test, and urinalysis 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:

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO had a list price for lab tests 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:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

urinalysis

By Affordability:

complete blood count

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO performed more blood draw, phlebotomy for lab tests, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for complete blood count (CBC), and urine tests 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. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	335
breast exam	13
cytology	13
diabetes management	99
doctor visit	941
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	13
lab tests	511
preventive care	125
thoracic (chest) imaging	34
vaccines	13
X-rays	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	402
diabetes management	114
doctor visit	961
lab tests	604
preventive care	131
thoracic (chest) imaging	30
vaccines	17
X-rays	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	34
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	413
diabetes management	96
doctor visit	1031
lab tests	726
preventive care	130
thoracic (chest) imaging	21
vaccines	34
X-rays	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	28
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	357
diabetes management	106
doctor visit	949
lab tests	569
preventive care	152
thoracic (chest) imaging	21
vaccines	46
X-rays	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	588

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	592
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	36
Less than 65	222

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	312
diabetes management	43
doctor visit	829
lab tests	530
preventive care	73
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
vaccines	30
X-rays	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	38
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	312
diabetes management	26
doctor visit	766
lab tests	328
preventive care	74
thoracic (chest) imaging	27
vaccines	48
X-rays	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	28
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	249
diabetes management	20
doctor visit	642
lab tests	258
preventive care	56
vaccines	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	23
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	246
diabetes management	18
doctor visit	591
lab tests	299
preventive care	68
vaccines	50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	23
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2020 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	258
diabetes management	26
doctor visit	588
lab tests	136
musculoskeletal imaging	13
preventive care	83
vaccines	57
X-rays	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	19
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2021 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	306
doctor visit	603
lab tests	118
preventive care	72
spinal procedures	15
vaccines	60
X-rays	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	25
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA during 2022 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	461
diabetes management	21
doctor visit	722
lab tests	281
preventive care	62
vaccines	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	19
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carlisle, IA were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

blood draw	331
breast exam	13
cytology	13
diabetes management	56
doctor visit	783
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	13
lab tests	396
musculoskeletal imaging	13
preventive care	93
spinal procedures	15
thoracic (chest) imaging	25
vaccines	38
X-rays	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	313
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	89
85 and over	24
Less than 65	75
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981. She has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1981)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MercyOne

MERCY CLINICS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 255 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Carlisle, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jo Ellen M. Heims, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$65 Tresiba $65
Gilead Sciences Inc	$16 $16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$14 STIOLTO $14

**Types of Payments**
Education	$78
Food and Beverage	$16

Biography

Dr. Joellen Heims is a Carlisle, IA physician who specializes in family medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Heims include primary care. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Dr. Heims is a graduate of Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Heims is professionally affiliated with MercyOne. She welcomes new patients at her office inCarlisle, IA as reported by MercyOne.