Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines-area patients can find pain care through hospital systems including UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and Broadlawns and through independent pain, spine, and regenerative medicine practices across Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Urbandale.

Our Des Moines hub lists the pain management and regenerative medicine practices in our directory for the Des Moines area and explains the Iowa licensing, Medicaid, and insurance rules that affect pain care.

Featured Providers in Des Moines

These Des Moines-area practices are currently listed in our directory. Select a listing to see its address, phone number, and services.

• Iowa Ortho – Des Moines Downtown
• J. Wesley Rayburn, MD
• Pain Specialists of Iowa – MercyOne Center for Pain Medicine
• Daniel Moyse, MD

Pain Management and Regenerative Treatments in Des Moines

Physician Care Near Me organizes Des Moines-area providers into the following treatment categories:

• Pain Treatment – Interventional pain physicians who diagnose and treat back, neck, joint, and nerve pain with image-guided injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and neuromodulation.
• Regenerative Medicine – Practices offering orthobiologic treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Many of these treatments are self-pay, so ask for written pricing.
• Recovery & Rehab – Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and recovery-focused care that helps restore function after injury or surgery.
• Longevity & Wellness – Wellness-oriented and preventive practices that may complement medical pain care.
• Med Spa & Aesthetics – Medical aesthetics and med spa providers listed in the directory.

How to Choose a Pain Specialist in Des Moines

Start by confirming that the physician is board certified and holds an active Iowa license, then ask how the practice combines injections or other procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options. Iowa Health Link members should confirm that the practice is in their managed care plan’s network before booking.

• Board certification. Look for certification in pain medicine, anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or a related specialty. You can check it for free at CertificationMatters.org (ABMS).
• State license. Confirm an active license with the Iowa Board of Medicine, or search nationally at DocInfo.org (FSMB).
• Treatment approach. Ask whether the practice uses image guidance (fluoroscopy or ultrasound) for injections and how it combines procedures with physical therapy and non-opioid options.
• Coverage and cost. Confirm network status with your insurer, and get written pricing for anything that may be self-pay.

Local Health Care Context: Des Moines, IA

The Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area has an estimated population of 758,539 (U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates). Major hospitals and medical centers in the region include:

• UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center – UnityPoint Health hospital in Des Moines.
• MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center – MercyOne hospital in Des Moines.
• Broadlawns Medical Center – Hospital in Des Moines.

Hospital names are provided for local orientation only. These institutions are not affiliated with Physician Care Near Me, and their inclusion does not mean a listed practice is affiliated with them.

Insurance and coverage notes for Des Moines

• Iowa Medicaid program: Iowa Medicaid (most members are enrolled in Iowa Health Link managed care).
• Most Iowa Medicaid members get coverage through an Iowa Health Link managed care organization (Iowa Total Care, Molina Healthcare of Iowa, or Wellpoint Iowa), so check that plan’s provider network before booking.

Nearby Cities Served

Providers near Des Moines may also serve these communities. Linked cities already have listings in our directory.

• West Des Moines
• Ankeny
• Urbandale
• Johnston
• Clive
• Altoona
• Waukee

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to see a pain management doctor in Des Moines?

It depends on your plan. HMO plans and many Medicaid managed care plans require a referral from a primary care physician, while PPO plans often do not. Call the clinic and your insurer before booking an interventional procedure.

What should I bring to a first pain management appointment?

Bring your insurance card, photo ID, a list of current medications, any prior imaging reports, and any referral your plan requires. Many practices ask new patients to complete intake forms before the visit.

How can I check a pain doctor’s license in Iowa?

Search the Iowa Board of Medicine license lookup, or use the national DocInfo.org database from the Federation of State Medical Boards. Board certification can be checked at CertificationMatters.org.

What conditions do pain management doctors in Des Moines treat?

Pain specialists commonly evaluate and treat chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, arthritis and joint pain, nerve pain such as neuropathy, headaches, and pain after injury or surgery. Each practice’s listing shows the services it reports offering.

Is regenerative medicine like PRP covered by insurance?

Many insurers consider PRP and other orthobiologic injections investigational, so they are often self-pay. Ask the practice for a written estimate and check your plan’s policy before treatment.