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Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: normal pressure hydrocephalus, deep brain stimulation (DBS), neurological disorders, and more.

1111 6th Avenue Suite A100
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 358-0011

Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD is a neurologist in Des Moines, IA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD is affiliated with MercyOne and MERCY CLINICS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1111 6th Avenue Suite A100
Des Moines, IA 50314

Address:

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Address:

300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305

Some issues Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD can help you with:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

doctor visit	158

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	19
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

doctor visit	480
injections	57
minimally invasive procedures	57

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	38
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	30
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

doctor visit	267
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	41
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD treated as a neurologist in Des Moines, IA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	302
hospital care	124
injections	57
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	64
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	9
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD From 2020 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	18
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	4
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2015)

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2019)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MercyOne

MERCY CLINICS INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, MultiPlan, Oscar, Amerigroup, Humana, Aetna Com, Naphcare, MediGold, Aetna MA, Centivo, Optum Healthcare Solutions and Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alex Eischeid, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

MultiPlan

Oscar

Amerigroup

Humana

Aetna Com

Naphcare

MediGold

Aetna MA

Centivo

Optum Healthcare Solutions

Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,187 PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $1,187
Biogen, Inc.	$126 $126
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$78 Ponvory $78
AbbVie Inc.	$62 QULIPTA $62
Boston Scientific Corporation	$13 GENERAL DBS $13

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$821
Food and Beverage	$646

Biography

Dr. Alex Eischeid's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). His clinical interests include hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, and drooling (sialorrhea). Dr. Eischeid can accept Amerigroup, MultiPlan, and CorVel, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He is professionally affiliated with MercyOne. MercyOne reports that Dr. Eischeid is accepting new patients at his office in Des Moines, IA.