Douglas R Hoisington, DO
Douglas R Hoisington is an Otolaryngology specialist based in West Des Moines, IA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Douglas R Hoisington, DO practices as part of a group otolaryngology specialist practice in West Des Moines, IA. With 40+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the West Des Moines area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2098dNPPES updated 2020-08-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2600 Westown Pkwy Ste 360, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7306
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.1%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
530
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
238
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
792
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $57k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Douglas R Hoisington's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 23, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Douglas R Hoisington
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas R Hoisington for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Des Moines required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas R Hoisington
Dr. Hoisington is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in West Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 267-1800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Douglas R Hoisington
Practice Location
2600 Westown Pkwy Ste 360, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7306
Mailing Address
2600 Westown Pkwy Ste 360, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7306
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