Heather B. Balvanz
Mental Health Counselor
She is located at 808 5th Avenue in Des Moines, IA 50309. Can help patients with the following: Career Counseling, Compassion Fatigue, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Rape and Sexual Assault. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457763534. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 244-2267. She is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Heather Brooke Balvanz, being an mental health counselor, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Heather B. Balvanz.
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Career Counseling
- Child Abuse
- Compassion Fatigue
- Depression
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Isolation
- Life Transitions
- Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
- Mental Illness
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Online Therapy
- Parenting
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality and Religion
- Stress
- Trauma
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Heather B. Balvanz as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Medica
Network data as of Jul 1, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 45 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting 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 |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | 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 10 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 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 Heather B. Balvanz 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
Heather B. Balvanz is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor .
Bills through: New Beginnings Counseling Service Llc
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.
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Heather Brooke Balvanz treat?
Heather Brooke Balvanz provides treatment for Career Counseling, Compassion Fatigue, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Rape and Sexual Assault. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Heather Brooke Balvanz?
Heather Brooke Balvanz's office is located at 808 5th Avenue in Des Moines, IA 50309.
Does Heather Brooke Balvanz have affiliation with practices?
Heather Brooke Balvanz is affiliated with Orchard Place Child Guidance Center.
Does Heather Brooke Balvanz accept insurance?
Heather Brooke Balvanz is listed in-network for 71 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.. See the Marketplace plans section for details.