Dr. Cass Franklin
Dr. Cass Franklin
Last updated: Mar 4, 2021

Dr. Cass Franklin

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 43 years
  • Graduated from: Temple University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1978
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1760487151

Dr. Cass Franklin M.D.

Surgeon

He is located at 411 Laurel Street Suite 3250 in Des Moines, IA 50314. Can help patients with the following: Aortic Dissection, Claudication, Gallstones, Lymphedema, May-Thurner Syndrome, Sebaceous Cyst. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760487151. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 643-6400. He is affiliated with 5 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Cass Franklin, being an 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. Cass Franklin.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Appendicitis
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood Clots
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Claudication
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Embolism
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Ischemia
  • Kidney Transplant
  • Liver Transplant
  • Lymphedema
  • May-Thurner Syndrome
  • Pancreas Transplant
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Renal Vascular Disease
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Stroke
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Venous Ulcer

Procedures Performed by Dr. Cass Franklin

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Cass Franklin 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
Ambetter Health plans
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 Apr 7, 2025, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Medica
Medica plans
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
Oscar Insurance Company plans
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.
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 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. Cass Franklin 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. Cass Franklin is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .

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

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals $125
Relypsa $114
Alexion Pharmaceuticals $75

Other

Food and Beverage $315

Studies

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1978

Additional Specialities

  • Transplant Surgeon
  • Vascular Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Mercy Clinics Family Medicine West
1601 Northwest 114th Street
Clive, 50325 IA
(515) 222-7700
Mercy Medical Center
411 Laurel Street
Des Moines, 50314 IA
(515) 643-5400
Mercy Clinics
1601 Northwest 114th Street
Clive, 50325 IA
(515) 222-7000
Mercyone Des Moines Surgical Group
411 Laurel Street
Des Moines, 50314 IA
(515) 247-3266
Mercy Pet Scanner
411 Laurel Street
Des Moines, 50314 IA
(515) 643-5353

Affiliated hospitals

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, 50314 IA
(515) 247-3121
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NORTH IOWA
1000 FOURTH STREET SW
MASON CITY, 50401 IA
(641) 428-7000

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Cass Franklin treat?

Dr. Cass Franklin provides treatment for Aortic Dissection, Claudication, Gallstones, Lymphedema, May-Thurner Syndrome, Sebaceous Cyst. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Cass Franklin have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Cass Franklin is affiliated with Mercy Clinics Family Medicine West. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Cass Franklin accept patients with Medica?

Yes, Dr. Cass Franklin 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. Cass Franklin?

Dr. Cass Franklin's office is located at 411 Laurel Street Suite 3250 in Des Moines, IA 50314.

Has Dr. Cass Franklin affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Cass Franklin is affiliated with MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINES. For the full list of hospitals see this list.