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Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO

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(Laura Dakovich, DO)

(36 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening, endoscopy

5950 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

(515) 875-9115

Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO is a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). She graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO is affiliated with Mercy Hospital, UnityPoint Health, Houston Methodist West Hospital, The Iowa Clinic, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital and Des Moines.

Office Locations

5950 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

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1410 Southwest Tradition Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2023

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood count tests

complete blood count

metabolic panel

In 2012, Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO had a list price for blood count tests, complete blood count (CBC), and metabolic panel 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. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2012 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	122
diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	252
gastrointestinal procedures	303
hospital care	291
inpatient care	291
lab tests	322
minimally invasive procedures	303
preventive care	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	188
thyroid function tests	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2013 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	105
diagnostic procedures	168
doctor visit	234
gastrointestinal procedures	265
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243
lab tests	287
minimally invasive procedures	265
preventive care	67
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	168
thyroid function tests	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	53
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	128
diagnostic procedures	213
doctor visit	217
gastrointestinal procedures	336
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
lab tests	246
minimally invasive procedures	336
preventive care	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	213
thyroid function tests	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	42
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	67
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	331
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
lab tests	71
minimally invasive procedures	331
preventive care	118
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	176

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	64
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	54
diagnostic procedures	206
doctor visit	85
gastrointestinal procedures	374
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
lab tests	69
minimally invasive procedures	374
preventive care	116
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	206

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	29
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	48
diagnostic procedures	193
doctor visit	76
gastrointestinal procedures	389
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
lab tests	71
minimally invasive procedures	389
preventive care	142
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	193

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	30
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	48
diagnostic procedures	222
doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	372
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104
lab tests	61
minimally invasive procedures	372
preventive care	116
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	222

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	34
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	52
diagnostic procedures	232
doctor visit	65
gastrointestinal procedures	392
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
lab tests	50
minimally invasive procedures	392
preventive care	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	232

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	21
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	36
diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	94
gastrointestinal procedures	234
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
lab tests	30
minimally invasive procedures	234
preventive care	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	147

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	226

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	48
diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	132
gastrointestinal procedures	319
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
lab tests	64
minimally invasive procedures	319
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	188

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	19
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	52
diagnostic procedures	229
doctor visit	104
gastrointestinal procedures	342
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
lab tests	67
minimally invasive procedures	342
preventive care	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	229

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	304

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	23
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	13
blood draw	36
diagnostic procedures	235
doctor visit	81
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	358
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
lab tests	53
minimally invasive procedures	358
preventive care	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	235

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	317

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	22
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated as a gastroenterologist in WEST DES MOINES, IA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation	13
blood draw	66
diagnostic procedures	199
doctor visit	129
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	334
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
lab tests	115
minimally invasive procedures	334
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	199
thyroid function tests	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	406
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	29
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	262

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. She is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO 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

Des Moines

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO 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. Laura Lee Dakovich, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$170 Skyrizi $143	LINZESS $27
Actavis Pharma Inc	$166 LINZESS $156	VIBERZI $10
Allergan Inc.	$148 VIBERZI $121	LINZESS $27
GENZYME CORPORATION	$120 DUPIXENT $120
Boston Scientific Corporation	$83 Biliary Devices $51	METAL STENTS - G.I. $18	SPYGLASS DIRECT VISUALIZATION SYSTEM $14
Other	$202 GI GENIUS $48	Myrbetriq $23	DIFICID $22	Olympus EndoTherapy Accessories $19	Cimzia $18	Other $71

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$878
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Laura Dakovich, who practices in West Des Moines, IA and Ankeny, IA, is a medical specialist in gastroenterology (digestive system). In her practice, she is particularly interested in inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening, and endoscopy. She is professionally affiliated with UnityPoint Health, The Iowa Clinic, and Mercy Hospital. Dr. Dakovich obtained her medical school training at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and performed her residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Dakovich has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. According to The Iowa Clinic, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in West Des Moines, IA.