These are physician-owned rheumatology practices in Iowa, not hospital jobs. Every listing was pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry. Most are structured as PC, PLLC entities.
This page lists 14 rheumatology practices in Iowa that are physician-owned and independently operated. Every listing comes from the NPPES NPI Registry, cross-referenced with DataForSEO business data for addresses, phone numbers, and websites. I've filtered out hospital systems, corporate medical groups, PE-backed entities, and academic positions. The result is 14 practices across 6 cities where doctors, not administrators or investors, run the show.
What makes this useful is specificity. Instead of scrolling through a job board where hospital positions, locum postings, and real private practice opportunities all look the same, you get a focused list of physician-owned rheumatology practices in Iowa. Every one has been verified through the federal NPI registry. Contact information and websites are included so you can start your research without a recruiter standing between you and the practice.
Iowa's physician-owned rheumatology directory lists 11 practice locations across 6 cities.
None of the rheumatology practices listed in Iowa carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices are located in Ames, Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids, Chariton, Pella, and Urbandale.
Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
Hospital systems
Federal facilities
Tribal health programs
Ames, IA
Offering rheumatology services in Ames, Iowa, Alejandra Londono, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
3500 University Blvd Suite 101, Ames, IA 50010
Ames, IA
Melissa Chiston, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist at McFarland Clinic in Ames, providing expert diagnosis and management of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Dr. Wells treats a wide range of conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, and other autoimmune disorders. She offers personalized, evidence-based care focused on improving function and quality of life. McFarland Clinic Rheumatology offers compassionate, patient-centered care close to home, and Dr. Chist
3500 University Blvd Suite 101, Ames, IA 50010
Bettendorf, IA
Based in Bettendorf, Iowa, Dr. David B. Staub, MD runs an independently owned rheumatology practice focused on direct physician-patient relationships. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care. Federal provider credentials verified through NPI #1255319422. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
2979 Victoria St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Cedar Rapids, IA
Adnan N. Kiani sees patients at a private rheumatology office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, emphasizing physician autonomy in clinical care. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers autoimmune and joint disease care. Holds active NPI registration (1316945827), indicating current practice standing with CMS. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
202 10th St SE #145, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Cedar Rapids, IA
Offering rheumatology services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Harinder Singh, MD operates outside of hospital employment. The practice also provides autoimmune and joint disease care. Federal provider credentials verified through NPI #1316945827. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
202 10th St SE #145, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Cedar Rapids, IA
Vijay Aluri MD provides rheumatology services from a privately held practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Beyond rheumatology, the office offers autoimmune and joint disease care. Holds active NPI registration (1316945827), indicating current practice standing with CMS. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
202 10th St SE #145, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Chariton, IA
Rheumatology - Lucas County Health Center delivers rheumatology services from Chariton, Iowa, operating as a private practice. The practice also provides outpatient medical care and autoimmune and joint disease care. Federal provider credentials verified through NPI #1174522320. Physicians interested in this practice can inquire by phone.
1200 N 7th St, Chariton, IA 50049
Pella, IA
Offering rheumatology services in Pella, Iowa, Shelby Dames, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1528000940) with verified federal credentials. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219
Urbandale, IA
Jacob Murray, DO joined The Iowa Clinic to be a part of a collaborative community that allows him to deliver continually advancing care for our patients. For Dr. Murray, practicing medicine and Rheumatology has allowed him to appreciate the unique lives of individuals with rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology exemplifies the art and science of diagnostic reasoning, which he deeply values, along with the opportunities to partner with patients in their care. Helping patients with rheumatic diseases fi
4323 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Urbandale, IA
Offering rheumatology services in Urbandale, Iowa, Susan Jacobi, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care and internal medicine. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1487626990) with verified federal credentials. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Urbandale, IA
Offering rheumatology care in Urbandale, Iowa, The Iowa Clinic Rheumatology - Urbandale Campus maintains independence from hospital systems. Services extend to autoimmune and joint disease care and outpatient medical care. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
4323 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
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This directory lists 11 physician-owned Rheumatology private practices in Iowa, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All listed practices are independently operated. Hospital-employed and academic positions are excluded.
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
Iowa's physician-owned rheumatology practices include Iowa Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates (West Des Moines) and McFarland Clinic - Rheumatology (Ames).
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
White-bagging is a payer policy requiring the drug to be dispensed by a specialty pharmacy and shipped to the physician's office rather than purchased directly by the practice. This eliminates the buy-and-bill drug margin, the practice bills only for administration, not for the drug itself. Brown-bagging requires the patient to pick up the drug from the pharmacy and bring it to the office. Both policies significantly reduce infusion revenue in private rheumatology practices. Ask any prospective practice what percentage of their commercial contracts allow traditional buy-and-bill versus requiring white-bagging.
| Physician-Owned | Hospital-Employed | Corporate / PE-Backed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who controls the practice | Physicians | Health system | Non-physician entity |
| Non-compete scope | Narrower, negotiable | Broad | Very broad |
| Partnership / buy-in path | Common | Rare | Rare |
| Call schedule flexibility | Higher | Variable | Lower |
| Productivity bonus upside | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Included in this directory | Yes | No | Flagged |
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, a practicing physician. All listings are pulled directly from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .
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