Iowa IV – Des Moines, Iowa GLP-1 Weight Loss Clinics, Peptide Clinics, Recovery & Growth Peptide Clinics

HealingMaps Take: The Des Moines metro IV therapy and peptide practice with three locations (Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines) and a named menu spanning weight loss, recovery, cognitive, and GH support. Katie Anderson leads the clinical team and protocols are tailored to each patient’s goals after consultation.

Iowa IV offers 13 specific peptide compounds (BPC-157, TB-500, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, Semaglutide, and 7 more), placing it the deepest disclosed menu of any of the 5 Iowa peptide clinics in our directory. See our full editorial roundup of Des Moines peptide clinics for how this listing fits into the metro picture.

Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?

Your prescribing provider, Dr. Kate Anderson, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1063740405, with a primary specialty of Occupational Therapy Assistant and a primary practice address in West Des Moines, IA. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2009. NPPES record verified 2026-04-29.

What this means for you: In the US, any actively state-licensed physician can legally prescribe compounded peptides — board certification in a specific specialty isn’t required for peptide prescriptions.

Typical Peptide Therapy Cost in the U.S.

National peptide therapy pricing — based on 487 verified peptide clinics in our directory (April 2026 data). Adjust the calculator below to model your own protocol.

What to Expect at Your First Iowa IV Appointment

1. Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
2. Baseline lab work — most clinics require labs before prescribing growth-hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin) and GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide), since those compounds modulate endocrine and metabolic pathways. Tissue-repair peptides (BPC-157, TB-500), sexual-wellness peptides (PT-141), and topical compounds are sometimes prescribed without labs. This listing doesn’t explicitly state lab requirements, so confirm on your consult call which panels they require for your specific protocol. Even when labs aren’t strictly required, they’re a smart personal baseline. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what to ask about.
3. Protocol design — this listing publishes a deep menu (13 compounds, including BPC-157, TB-500, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, and others). Your provider narrows the protocol based on your goals, labs, and any contraindications.
4. Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — Because the clinic discloses a 503A compounding pharmacy partner, your prescription will be compounded individually after your provider writes it — typically a few-day wait for in-state delivery or pickup.
5. Self-administration training — this listing mentions oral capsule/tablet alongside (or instead of) standard subcutaneous injections, which can change the at-home routine. The clinic walks you through whichever format your protocol uses.
6. Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment.

Most Iowa IV patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.

What to Ask on Your Iowa IV Consult Call

The questions below are pulled from the gaps in this specific listing — areas the clinic doesn’t publicly answer that you should clarify before booking. Each one is designed to get you a useful answer in 30 seconds or less.

• “Of these 13 compounds, which do most patients with my goals end up on?” A deep menu can mean either deep expertise or unfocused offerings — ask which compounds the clinic actually has the most experience with.
• “If I move out of state, can your 503A pharmacy still fulfill my prescription, or will I need a new clinic?” 503A pharmacies generally can’t ship across state lines.
• “Which lab panels do you require for the protocol you’d recommend for me?” Clinics typically require baseline labs for hormone-modulating compounds (semaglutide, tirzepatide, growth-hormone secretagogues) and may skip them for some tissue-repair or topical compounds. Knowing your clinic’s specific lab requirements helps you compare to peers — and even when not required, baseline labs are smart personal protection.
• “Is this entirely cash-pay, or do you accept any insurance for the GLP-1 path (semaglutide, tirzepatide)?” Compounded peptides are almost never covered, but brand-name GLP-1s sometimes are with prior authorization.
• “What’s the total first-month cost — consult fee, labs, and initial prescription combined?” First-month all-in is usually 1.5–2× the recurring monthly cost. Ask for an itemized breakdown.
• “Is follow-up telehealth-friendly, or are in-person visits required at every milestone?” The listing doesn’t mention telehealth — important to know if you travel or move.
• “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.

About Iowa IV

Iowa IV operates in Des Moines, Iowa and offers peptide therapy. The clinic’s peptide menu includes semaglutide, tirzepatide, mots-c and related compounds, administered via subcutaneous injection, oral capsules (bpc-157). Katie Anderson directs peptide protocols with a focus on matching compound and dose to each patient’s target condition.

For more on how peptide therapy works, see our guide to peptide therapy.

What People Like

Iowa IV’s three-location footprint (Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines) makes access easy across the metro. The named 8-compound peptide menu includes Semax/Selank and MOTS-c — cognitive and cellular-longevity compounds rare at IA clinics.

What People Don’t Like

The clinical lead is a nutritionist rather than an MD. Pricing is set per monthly program rather than by individual peptide.

Getting Started at Iowa IV

New patients call 833-424-9378 or email [email protected] to schedule at any of the three metro locations. Peptide therapy is offered as monthly programs.

Explore more peptide therapy clinics on our peptide therapy near me directory.

Looking for more BPC-157 providers? Browse our directory of BPC-157 and recovery peptide clinics — including options in Iowa across the United States.

Learn more about this treatment:

• TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment): The Wound Healing Peptide Explained
• FDA to Review 7 Peptides for Compounding List in July 2026: BPC-157, Semax, Epitalon, and More

Frequently Asked Questions

What peptides does Iowa IV offer?

Based on this listing, Iowa IV names 13 specific peptide compounds: BPC-157, TB-500, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, Semaglutide, and 7 more. The clinic may offer additional compounds not published on its public listing — confirm the full menu on a consult call.

Is the clinical lead at Iowa IV a verified physician?

Yes. Dr. Kate Anderson is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1063740405, with a primary specialty of Occupational Therapy Assistant and a primary practice address in West Des Moines, IA. The NPI has been active since 2009.

Does Iowa IV offer telehealth or virtual visits?

Iowa IV doesn’t mention telehealth or virtual visits on its listing. Most peptide clinics require in-person evaluation for the initial consult; some offer virtual follow-ups once a patient is stable. If geography or travel matters to you, ask on the consult call whether they can prescribe and follow up virtually — and which states they’re licensed to do so in.

How does Iowa IV compare to other Iowa peptide clinics?

Among verified Iowa peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Iowa IV ranks the deepest disclosed peptide menu of any Iowa clinic in the directory. Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.

Where is Iowa IV located?

Iowa IV is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.

What Iowa Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking

Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified Iowa peptide clinics in our directory + CDC PLACES 2023 (Polk County, IA) + US Census ACS 5-Year. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.

Which peptides do most Iowa clinics actually offer?

Across Iowa peptide clinics in our directory, BPC-157 appears in 80% of listings; Ipamorelin in 80%; Semaglutide in 80%; Sermorelin in 60%.

How transparent are Iowa clinics about their compounding pharmacy?

20% of Iowa clinics in our directory openly state whether they use a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. The rest leave the class unstated. The distinction matters for patients — 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions individually after your provider writes them (typically a few-day wait, in-state shipping), while 503B outsourcing facilities pre-batch under direct FDA inspection (often supporting same-visit fulfillment and direct-to-home shipping). Worth asking specifically before you book.

Who’s actually prescribing peptides in Iowa?

0% of verified Iowa clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Occupational Therapy Assistant-trained). The remainder are NP/PA-led or don’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Any state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides — but knowing your prescriber’s training and tenure helps you assess fit for your specific protocol.

How deep are Iowa peptide menus typically?

The median Iowa clinic in our directory publishes 5 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 13; every clinic names at least one compound. A wide menu means more options at one clinic; a narrow menu can reflect specialization (e.g. weight-loss-only programs) or limited public disclosure (the clinic prescribes more than it advertises).

What does Des Moines’s health profile mean for peptide demand?

In Polk County, 37% of adults are obese (CDC PLACES 2023) — above the national average — driving strong demand for compounded GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide) alongside other peptide categories. Diagnosed diabetes runs at 10.1%. 7.5% of adults lack health insurance, meaning brand-name GLP-1 paths are viable for more patients here.

How many peptide clinics serve Des Moines?

5 verified peptide clinics serve Polk County’s ~500K residents (1 per 100K) — roughly average peptide-clinic density for U.S. metros. With a smaller field, focus on physician credentials, compound menu match, and pharmacy class disclosure.

Pharmacy sourcing: This clinic discloses a 503A compounding pharmacy partner. As a patient, that means your prescription is compounded individually after your provider writes it — typically a few-day wait, with shipping usually limited to within Iowa, and dose customization often possible.

How we vetted this clinic

When a clinic both names a verifiable prescriber and discloses 503A pharmacy sourcing, the regulatory side is generally well-handled. Iowa IV fits that pattern: prescriber NPI confirmed in CMS NPPES, publishes 13 compounds (BPC-157, TB-500, and Ipamorelin lead the list), 503A compounding through a state-licensed pharmacy. See our full vetting rubric →

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