Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 37 years
- Graduated from: University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1984
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1861473316
Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani M.D.
Internist
She is located at 5880 University Avenue Suite 102 in West Des Moines, IA 50266. Can help patients with the following: Bladder Control, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hyponatremia, Nausea and Vomiting. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861473316. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 633-3600. She is affiliated with 5 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani, being an internist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Sep 5, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | MercyOne | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | MercyOne | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Secure | MercyOne | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | MercyOne | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) .
Bills through: Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Novartis | $63 |
| Janssen | $41 |
| E.R. Squibb \u0026 Sons | $19 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $168 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani?
Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani's office is located at 5880 University Avenue Suite 102 in West Des Moines, IA 50266.
What conditions does Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani treat?
Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani provides treatment for Bladder Control, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hyponatremia, Nausea and Vomiting. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Shakuntala V. Advani is affiliated with MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES. For the full list of hospitals see this list.