Dr. Shankar R. Raman
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 21 years
- Graduation year: 2000
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1417124249
Dr. Shankar R. Raman M.D, MRCS
Colorectal Surgeon
He is located at 411 Laurel Street Suite 2100 in Des Moines, IA 50314. Can help patients with the following: Crohn's Disease, Diverticulosis, Enlarged Spleen, Gallstones, Pancreatitis, Pilonidal Cyst. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417124249. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 247-3266. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Shankar R. Raman, being an colorectal surgeon, 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. Shankar R. Raman.
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lymphedema
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Ulcerative Colitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Shankar R. Raman
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Shankar R. Raman 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 Mar 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. Shankar R. Raman 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. Shankar R. Raman is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) .
Bills through: Mercy Clinics Inc
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
| Intuitive Surgical | $4337 |
| Medtronic | $819 |
| Mallinckrodt | $193 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $4398 |
| Food and Beverage | $1332 |
Studies
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Shankar R. Raman treat?
Dr. Shankar R. Raman provides treatment for Crohn's Disease, Diverticulosis, Enlarged Spleen, Gallstones, Pancreatitis, Pilonidal Cyst. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Shankar R. Raman accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Dr. Shankar R. Raman 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. Shankar R. Raman?
Dr. Shankar R. Raman's office is located at 411 Laurel Street Suite 2100 in Des Moines, IA 50314.
Has Dr. Shankar R. Raman affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Shankar R. Raman is affiliated with MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES.
Does Dr. Shankar R. Raman have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Shankar R. Raman is affiliated with Mercy Clinics. For the full list of practices see this list.