Telehealth Visits: Safe Simple Secure

We offer 24/7 virtual visits with an urgent care provider.

Wondering, ‘how does virtual medicine work?’

Exemplar Care provides telehealth appointments for patients in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Clive, Waukee, Urbandale and across central Iowa. This provides you with peace of mind without leaving your home. 

  • For most cases, a Telemedicine or Virtual visit allows a provider and team to give the same level of care that is delivered at our clinic
  • If it is discovered during your visit that a provider needs to see you, we will schedule an in-person appointment for you

How to schedule a Virtual Visit

When booking an urgent care appointment, select "Telehealth Virtual Visit" from the dropdown options.

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Telehealth / Virtual Visit for Urgent Care at Exemplar Care, Des Moines 

To prepare for your appointment

  1.  Complete your pre-visit check-in prior to your appointment
  2. When it is time for your appointment, you will receive a link via text or email (whichever you selected) to join the appointment.
  3. Begin your virtual visit with your Exemplar Care provider.
  4. Each visit is scheduled for up to 15 minutes. 

Telehealth is available for those patients that are living/located in Iowa. This service is available for patients age 18 and older or ages birth – 17 with an adult present. 

Appointments can be made online.

Choose “Telehealth Virtual Visit” from the dropdown options when you book an urgent care appointment.

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Let us know if you have any questions.

If you have trouble booking a virtual appointment, we can help!

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Frequently asked questions

How much will my visit cost? 

There is no upfront fee for a virtual visit, Exemplar Care will bill the insurance and you will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles. If you have no insurance, our cash fee is $150. 

Is this service for me even if I’m not tech savvy?

We have made our virtual urgent care services seamless and uncomplicated for our patients. Our staff can guide you if you have challenges. Call us at 515-650-4370.

Which devices can I use for my visit?

You can use a computer, tablet, or smartphone

Is my visit secure?

Yes! The technology uses encryption that makes the visit secure

Which patients benefit most from telehealth urgent care?

Our telemedicine option is available to all in Iowa.

Patients who are immunocompromised or have disabilities or have busy lives can benefit from our services through telemedicine urgent care. It may also be a preference in the middle of the night. 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Virtual Visits?

The biggest advantage of telemedicine is convenience. Patients are able to consult from where they are, at the time they need to consult with a provider, without compromising the quality of medical care that they receive. Telemedicine also saves travel time.

Our telemedicine system and portal are secure and safe to use and all information is treated with the utmost confidentiality. 

Generally, patients have a better outcome when medical care is accessible and available when they need them. Through telemedicine, we bring our services even closer to our patients. The obvious disadvantage of telemedicine is the lack of direct contact. Patients cannot easily be physically examined, so for some medical cases, it may be an initial consult tool only. If your condition warrants, you might also be asked to go to our clinic personally for a follow up visit. 

How do I get medical care through telehealth?

As long as you have a stable internet connection, and a computer or phone, you’re all set. To request a virtual consultation, you can request an appointment and choose telemedicine. The instructions are easy to follow, but if you are having difficulties, don’t hesitate to call us at 515-650-4370. Our staff will be more than happy to help you.