Dr. Carla M. Nester
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 23 years
- Graduation year: 1998
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1538387873
Dr. Carla M. Nester M.D.
Pediatrician
She is located at 200 Hawkins Drive 4036Bt in Iowa City, IA 52242. Can help patients with the following: Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders, Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip, Developmental Delays, Fever, Noonan Syndrome, Phenylketonuria (PKU). Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538387873. Appointment can be made via the phone number (319) 353-7335. She is affiliated with 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Carla Marie Nester, being an pediatrician, 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. Carla M. Nester.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Allergic Reaction
- Anemia
- Anencephaly
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autism
- Bee and Wasp Stings
- Birth Defects
- Bladder Control
- Blood in Urine
- Bronchitis
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
- Childhood Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Croup
- Cystitis
- Developmental Delays
- Diarrhea
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Eczema
- Edema
- Edwards Syndrome
- Enuresis
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Fever
- Food Poisoning
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Gout
- Hay Fever
- Head Lice
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hives
- Hot Flashes
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyponatremia
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Jaundice
- Kawasaki Disease
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Failure
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Stones
- Learning Disability
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Potassium
- Migraine
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Noonan Syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Parenting
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Pinworm Infection
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- Prescription Refill
- Reye Syndrome
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Rickets
- Sinusitis
- Skin Rash
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disorders
- Stuttering
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Williams Syndrome
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Carla M. Nester 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 May 18, 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 |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Secure | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | 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 Dr. Carla M. Nester 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. Carla M. Nester is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Nephrology (also registered under: Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine, Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: State University Of Iowa
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
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals | $1171 |
Other
| Consulting | $1171 |
Studies
Graduated in 1998Additional Specialities
- Internist
- Nephrologist
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Carla Marie Nester?
Dr. Carla Marie Nester's office is located at 200 Hawkins Drive 4036Bt in Iowa City, IA 52242.
Does Dr. Carla Marie Nester accept patients with Medica?
Yes, Dr. Carla Marie Nester is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Carla Marie Nester affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Carla Marie Nester is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS.
What conditions does Dr. Carla Marie Nester treat?
Dr. Carla Marie Nester provides treatment for Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders, Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip, Developmental Delays, Fever, Noonan Syndrome, Phenylketonuria (PKU). For the full list see this list.