Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Adam M. Pleas

MD · Otolaryngology · University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
631 N 8TH ST
ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC M
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 19 Years Practicing
429
Medicare Patients / yr
6
Procedures Billed
19
Years Practicing
4
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.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Pleas

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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. Pleas is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 51555, IA — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (712) 642-2784 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Pleas Does

Dr. Pleas served 429 Medicare patients across 520 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 39% below the average Otolaryngology in Iowa (707 patients across 95 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)185143
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)10168
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203)8484
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)6156
Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)5043

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Pleas 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

Dr. Pleas is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Chi Health Lakeside

Omaha, NE
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Chi Health Bergan Mercy

Omaha, NE
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs

Council Bluffs, IA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Chi Health Missouri Valley

Missouri Valley, IA
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 631 N 8TH ST, ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC M, Missouri Valley, IA 51555
Phone: (712) 642-2784

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 87% 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

0.0000

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

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 51555, IA

If Dr. Pleas isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 51555, IA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Timothy KuoOtolaryngology1.3K32.1 mi
Patrick E. HendersonOtolaryngology39177.7 mi
Lauren M. JazwickOtolaryngology26277.7 mi
Nila M. NovotnyOtolaryngology51577.7 mi
Kleve GrangerOtolaryngology—77.7 mi
Joseph BertrocheOtolaryngology1.1K108.4 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Adam M. Pleas: Common Questions

Does Dr. Pleas accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Pleas is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Pleas depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 51555, IA →
Where is Dr. Pleas's office?
Dr. Pleas practices at 631 N 8TH ST, ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC M, Missouri Valley, IA 51555. Phone: (712) 642-2784.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Pleas accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (712) 642-2784 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 51555, IA to see available options.
Does Dr. Pleas offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Pleas as offering telehealth. Call the office at (712) 642-2784 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Pleas?
Dr. Pleas graduated in 2007 and has been practicing for approximately 19 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Pleas treated 429 Medicare patients across 6 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Pleas 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 (712) 642-2784 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

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