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Psychiatrist cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Psychiatrist figure in Des Moines is about $225 per visit, about 10% below the national figure of $250.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$225

per visit

Fair price range: $90 to $450

On the low end
$90
On the high end
$450

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 2.0%past year

Up 7.6%over five years

How prices for physicians' services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Physicians' services, CUUR0000SEMC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Med-check vs eval
  2. Insurance
  3. Telepsych
  4. Wait times
  5. Testing

Ways to pay less

  1. Use med-management visits
  2. Ask cash rates
  3. Combine with a therapist
  4. Check insurance directories
  5. Prepare a med list

Psychiatrist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Des Moines, IA$225
$90 to $450
National typical$250
$100 to $500
Cedar Rapids, IA$215
$86 to $430
Albuquerque, NM$225
$90 to $450
Columbia, SC$225
$90 to $450
Greensboro, NC$225
$90 to $450
Huntsville, AL$225
$90 to $450

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Questions people ask

Psychiatrist in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Psychiatrist typically costs about $225 per visit, with most prices between $90 and $450.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

Prices in Des Moines run about 10% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.