Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Kevin A. Curran

MD · Nephrology · University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
317 6TH AVE
SUITE 400
Des Moines, IA 50309
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 41+ Years Practicing
14
Medicare Patients / yr
1
Procedures Billed
41
Years Practicing
0
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Curran

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Iowa, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Curran is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 50309, IA — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Curran Does

Dr. Curran served 14 Medicare patients across 124 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 99% below the average Nephrology in Iowa (1,077 patients across 86 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)12414

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Curran billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Dr. Curran. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Curran practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Curran offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 317 6TH AVE, SUITE 400, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

18 min

Average commute time in this zip · 72% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

87.9779

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 50309, IA

If Dr. Curran isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 50309, IA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Patrick C. ChuaNephrology1.1K<1 mi
Johann P. SchmolckNephrology874<1 mi
Sameer A. YaseenNephrology800<1 mi
Arani D. NanavatiNephrology808<1 mi
Ivy MelgarejoNephrology808<1 mi
Mark M. BelzNephrology857<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Curran takes three steps:

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 50309, IA →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Curran's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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Kevin A. Curran: Common Questions

Does Dr. Curran accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Curran is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Curran depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 50309, IA →
Where is Dr. Curran's office?
Dr. Curran practices at 317 6TH AVE, SUITE 400, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Curran accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 50309, IA to see available options.
Does Dr. Curran offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Curran as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Curran?
Dr. Curran graduated in 1985 and has been practicing for approximately 41 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Curran treated 14 Medicare patients across 1 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Curran is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

Medicare Resources

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