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Physicals & Screenings

Same-day physicals and health screenings.

Physicals and screenings for patients, families, employees, students and drivers across Central Iowa, designed to meet requirements for employment, sports participation, school enrollment and more.

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Not sure which visit you need? Our team can point you in the right direction at check-in.
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Check in online
Not sure which visit you need? Our team can point you in the right direction at check-in.
1What brings you in?
2Choose a clinic
Choosing a time opens NextPatient, the secure scheduling system our clinics use, in a new tab to confirm your details. Prefer to call? (515) 270-1000

Same-day exams

All three clinics

Sports physicals from $75

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Types of physicals

Exams we offer.

Biometric screenings

DOT physicals

Pre-employment health screenings

Pre-participation physicals

Pre-surgical physicals

Sports physicals

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What to expect during your visit.

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Patient reviews

★★★★★

“Excellent experience getting a pre-op physical. DoctorsNow came to my rescue!”

Raina G.

Google review · Altoona

Getting started

How it works.

  1. 1

    Pick your clinic

    Choose West Des Moines, Johnston or Altoona. Each one shows its current wait.

  2. 2

    Save your spot

    Choose a time that works for you, or walk in. No appointment is needed.

  3. 3

    Complete your exam

    Your provider reviews your health history, checks your vitals and completes any required paperwork.

Find us

Where to find us.

DoctorsNow West Des Moines clinic entrance at 640 S. 50th St.

640 S. 50th St., #1100

West Des Moines, IA 50265

DoctorsNow Johnston clinic storefront at 8779 Northpark Drive

8779 Northpark Drive

Johnston, IA 50131

DoctorsNow Altoona clinic storefront at 3770 8th St SW

3770 8th St SW

Altoona, IA 50009

Pricing & billing

Self-pay pricing.

IHSAA sports physicals

$75

Iowa High School Athletic Association

Other physicals

$125

All other physicals not billed through insurance

DOT physicals

$175

Not billed through insurance

Biometric and pre-op screenings may be run through your insurance, with the exception of pre-op evaluations for cosmetic surgery. We accept most private and state insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. All other physical fees may be paid directly to our clinic using cash or credit.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Still have a question? Call us.

Call the phone number on the back of your insurance card to verify coverage. Our office bills as a primary care clinic. Our office NPI number is 1649394503.

Yes, we accept self-pay patients. Payment is due at the time of service.

We will need to know which Medicaid insurance you have (Molina, Iowa Total Care, or Amerigroup), as well as your ID number and your Social Security Number.