LARRY JOSEPH HELLER MD
Accepted Insurance for NPI 1356432421
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Des Moines, IA

Active since September 27, 2006

88.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

1212 PLEASANT, #LL3, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-8866(515) 241-8855 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Does Dr. Heller take my insurance?

Avera Health Plans includes Dr. Heller in 10 Iowa plans sold on HealthCare.gov for 2027, all on its Avera Health Plans Iowa EPO Network. The same insurer also lists Dr. Heller in South Dakota.

InsurerAvera Health Plans 10 plans

Also listed inSouth Dakota

Call before you book: insurer directories can be out of date, so call the office at (515) 241-8866 to confirm your plan is accepted. These are Marketplace (ACA) plans only; employer, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans are not listed. The NPPES record lists a Iowa Medicaid ID; ask the office which Medicaid plans it takes.

Iowa plans 10 plans

Plans sold to Iowa residents. Costs are for the standard version of each plan.

Avera Health Plans

10 plans · EPO

Not accepting new patients

ConnectPlus $0 GoldNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOGold$074980IA0070003View details

ConnectPlus $1800Network tier: ConnectplusEPOGold$1,80074980IA0070001View details

ConnectPlus Standard $2500Network tier: ConnectplusEPOGold$2,50074980IA0070002View details

ConnectPlus $0 SilverNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOSilver$074980IA0070010View details

ConnectPlus $4800Network tier: ConnectplusEPOSilver$4,80074980IA0070006View details

ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $6400Network tier: ConnectplusEPOSilver$6,40074980IA0070008View details

ConnectPlus Standard $6400Network tier: ConnectplusEPOSilver$6,40074980IA0070004View details

ConnectPlus $6500 HSA Eligible HDHPNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOExpanded Bronze$6,50074980IA0070013View details

ConnectPlus Standard $7500 HSA Eligible HDHPNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOExpanded Bronze$7,50074980IA0070012View details

ConnectPlus $8000 HSA Eligible HDHPNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOExpanded Bronze$8,00074980IA0070014View details

Also listed in other states 10 plans · 20 plan IDs · 1 state

Insurers sometimes list a provider in other states' networks, for example for telehealth or a practice near a state line. These plans are sold to residents of those states.

Avera Health Plans · South Dakota

10 plans · EPO

Not accepting new patientsDeductible $0 to $8,000

ConnectPlus $0 GoldNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOGold$060536SD0080007View details

ConnectPlus $1800Network tier: ConnectplusEPOGold$1,80060536SD0080001View details

ConnectPlus Standard $2500Network tier: ConnectplusEPOGold$2,50060536SD0080003View details

ConnectPlus $0 SilverNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOSilver$060536SD0080021View details

ConnectPlus $4800Network tier: ConnectplusEPOSilver$4,80060536SD0080013View details

ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $6400Network tier: ConnectplusEPOSilver$6,40060536SD0080017View details

ConnectPlus Standard $6400Network tier: ConnectplusEPOSilver$6,40060536SD0080009View details

ConnectPlus $6500 HSA Eligible HDHPNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOExpanded Bronze$6,50060536SD0080027View details

ConnectPlus Standard $7500 HSA Eligible HDHPNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOExpanded Bronze$7,50060536SD0080025View details

ConnectPlus $8000 HSA Eligible HDHPNetwork tier: ConnectplusEPOExpanded Bronze$8,00060536SD0080029View details

Questions about Dr. Heller’s insurance

Does Dr. Heller take Avera Health Plans?

For Iowa Marketplace plans, yes: Avera Health Plans includes Dr. Heller in 10 plans for 2027. Call the office at (515) 241-8866 to confirm your plan before booking.

Is Dr. Heller accepting new patients?

The insurers that list Dr. Heller report that Dr. Heller is not accepting new patients. Call the office at (515) 241-8866 to confirm your plan before booking.

Do I need a referral to see Dr. Heller?

Not under the Iowa plans that list Dr. Heller: the 2027 plan files say a specialist referral is not required.

Does Dr. Heller accept Medicare?

The CMS Medicare files linked to this NPI show no Medicare assignment or PECOS enrollment. Ask the office.

Important notice

NPI Profile is not an insurance company, agent or broker. We do not sell insurance, enroll anyone in a plan, or give tax, legal, financial or insurance advice. This free tool organizes public files from CMS and insurers so you can compare Marketplace plans and check whether your current or future doctor is in a plan’s network. It is not affiliated with CMS, HealthCare.gov, any state exchange or any insurer.

Premiums, costs, coverage, provider networks and plan availability can change and may differ from what is shown here. Premiums are full prices before subsidies (premium tax credits), and your actual cost depends on your household and income. Before you enroll, confirm the details with the insurer and the doctor’s office, and enroll through HealthCare.gov. For help choosing a plan, HealthCare.gov lists free local assisters and licensed agents.

About this data

This page combines public files from insurers and from CMS. NPI Profile does not contract with insurers and does not decide who is in network.

Source	What it provides here	Source date
Insurer provider directory files	Which plans list this provider, network tier, accepting new patients, years listed. Insurers selling on HealthCare.gov must publish these files under CMS rules.	Avera Health Plans: Nov 4, 2026
CMS Health Insurance Exchange public use files	Plan details and Summary of Benefits links for HealthCare.gov states.	Plan year 2027, Oct 20, 2026

Only Marketplace (ACA) plans are covered. Employer, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care networks are not in these files.
Costs are for the standard version of each plan. People who qualify for cost-sharing reductions pay less on Silver plans.
Accepting new patients and network tier are reported by each insurer, and can differ from what the practice tells you.
Networks change during the year. Confirm with your insurer or the practice before booking.