Dr. Douglas L. Schulte
Dr. Douglas L. Schulte
Last updated: Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Douglas L. Schulte

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 26 years
  • Graduated from: Washington University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1995
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1730175605

Dr. Douglas L. Schulte M.D.

Otolaryngologist

He is located at 5950 University Avenue Ste 265 in West Des Moines, IA 50266. Can help patients with the following: Deviated Septum, Ear Wax, Hay Fever, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), Oral Cancer, Sore Throat. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730175605. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 875-9450. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Douglas L. Schulte, being an otolaryngologist, 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. Douglas L. Schulte.

  • Allergic Reaction
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Auditory Processing Disorder
  • Aural Rehabilitation
  • Bad Breath
  • Cancer
  • Cauliflower Ear
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Rhinitis
  • Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
  • Deafness
  • Deviated Septum
  • Dizziness
  • Ear Infection
  • Ear Wax
  • Eustachian Tube Problems
  • Eye Allergy
  • Hay Fever
  • Headache
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Impacted Earwax
  • Inner Ear Disorders
  • Laryngitis
  • Middle Ear Infection
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Newborn or Infant Hearing Screening
  • Noise Sensitivity
  • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
  • Nosebleed
  • Oral Cancer
  • Otoacoustic Emission Test (OAE)
  • Peripheral Nerve Tumors
  • Sinus Tract
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sore Throat
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Swimmer's Ear
  • Taste Disorders
  • Tinnitus
  • Tongue Problems
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibular Testing

Procedures Performed by Dr. Douglas L. Schulte

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Douglas L. Schulte as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Medica

Network data as of Nov 10, 2025, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 18 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Inspire by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Standard 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 10 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. plans
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 Standard | UnityPoint Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients
Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health HMO · Silver Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health 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. Douglas L. Schulte is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Douglas L. Schulte is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Otolaryngology .

Bills through: The Iowa Clinic Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Checkpoint Surgical Inc $1380
Intersect Ent $328
Acclarent $233

Other

Royalty or License $1380
Food and Beverage $727

Studies

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1995

Affiliated practices

The Iowa Clinic
1221 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, 50309 IA
(515) 875-9100

Affiliated hospitals

IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER
1200 PLEASANT STREET
DES MOINES, 50309 IA
(515) 241-6212

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Douglas L. Schulte treat?

Dr. Douglas L. Schulte provides treatment for Deviated Septum, Ear Wax, Hay Fever, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), Oral Cancer, Sore Throat. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Douglas L. Schulte accept patients with Medica?

Yes, Dr. Douglas L. Schulte is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Douglas L. Schulte?

Dr. Douglas L. Schulte's office is located at 5950 University Avenue Ste 265 in West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Has Dr. Douglas L. Schulte affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Douglas L. Schulte is affiliated with IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER.

Does Dr. Douglas L. Schulte have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Douglas L. Schulte is affiliated with The Iowa Clinic.