Dr. Rick L. Garrels
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 29 years
- Graduated from: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1992
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1679535264
Dr. Rick L. Garrels M.D.
Occupational Medicine Specialist
He is located at 4321 53rd Avenue in Bettendorf, IA 52722. Can help patients with the following: Brain Aneurysm, Coronavirus, General Care, Hematoma, Insect Stings, Whiplash. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679535264. Appointment can be made via the phone number (563) 421-5310. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Rick Lee Garrels, being an occupational medicine specialist, 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. Rick L. Garrels.
- Acute Pain
- Altitude Sickness
- Angina
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Broken Bone
- Bruises
- Choking
- Common Cold
- Coronavirus
- Costochondritis
- Febrile Seizure
- Fever
- Frostbite
- General Care
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Hearing Conservation
- Hematoma
- Influenza
- Insect Stings
- Laceration
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Prescription Refill
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Whiplash
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Rick L. Garrels 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 24, 2026, 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 | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferredtier | 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. Rick L. Garrels 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. Rick L. Garrels is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Preventive Medicine (also registered under: Practitioner - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation) .
Bills through: Genesis Health System
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
| Purdue Pharma | $102 |
| Shire North American Group | $59 |
| Amgen | $22 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $223 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1992Additional Specialities
- Emergency Physician
Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Rick Lee Garrels affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Rick Lee Garrels is affiliated with GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Rick Lee Garrels?
Dr. Rick Lee Garrels's office is located at 4321 53rd Avenue in Bettendorf, IA 52722.
What conditions does Dr. Rick Lee Garrels treat?
Dr. Rick Lee Garrels provides treatment for Brain Aneurysm, Coronavirus, General Care, Hematoma, Insect Stings, Whiplash. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Rick Lee Garrels have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Rick Lee Garrels is affiliated with Genesis Health Group.
Does Dr. Rick Lee Garrels accept insurance?
Dr. Rick Lee Garrels is listed in-network for 32 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter Health, Medica, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.. See the Marketplace plans section for details.