Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Leah I. Metz

MD · Nephrology · University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine
50 N 4TH ST
Lansing, IA 52151
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 22 Years Practicing
407
Medicare Patients / yr
11
Procedures Billed
22
Years Practicing
3
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. Metz

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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. Metz is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 52151, IA — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (563) 538-4874 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Metz Does

Dr. Metz served 407 Medicare patients across 999 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 62% below the average Nephrology in Iowa (1,077 patients across 86 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) (90970)29213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)272172
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)16038
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)5145
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) (90962)4814

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Metz 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. Metz is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

La Crosse, WI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics

West Union, IA
Rating not available

Veterans Memorial Hospital

Waukon, IA
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 50 N 4TH ST, Lansing, IA 52151
Phone: (563) 538-4874

Area Safety Grade

C

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

40 min

Average commute time in this zip · 84% 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

44.2286

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

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 52151, IA

If Dr. Metz isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 52151, IA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Micah R. ChanNephrology86475.2 mi
Marie HoganNephrology26878.5 mi
Bret N. PasiukNephrology395135.0 mi
Ezzideen Barjes AlrawiNephrology771145.8 mi
Nawras AlshoubakiNephrology858153.8 mi
Kumar SujeetNephrology484157.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

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Leah I. Metz: Common Questions

Does Dr. Metz accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Metz is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Metz depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 52151, IA →
Where is Dr. Metz's office?
Dr. Metz practices at 50 N 4TH ST, Lansing, IA 52151. Phone: (563) 538-4874.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Metz accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (563) 538-4874 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 52151, IA to see available options.
Does Dr. Metz offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Metz is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Metz?
Dr. Metz graduated in 2004 and has been practicing for approximately 22 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Metz treated 407 Medicare patients across 11 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Metz 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 (563) 538-4874 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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