Dr. Matthew J. Thurtell
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 20 years
- Graduation year: 2001
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1194904169
Dr. Matthew J. Thurtell M.B.B.S.
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 200 Hawkins Drive in Iowa City, IA 52242. Can help patients with the following: Crossed Eyes, Keratitis, Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Nerve Damage, Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Neurological Disorders. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194904169. Appointment can be made via the phone number (319) 356-1951. He is affiliated with 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Matthew James Thurtell, being an ophthalmologist, 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. Matthew J. Thurtell.
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amnesia
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Aphasia
- Astigmatism
- Autism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Damage
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Cataracts
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Chalazion
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
- Claudication
- Cluster Headaches
- Color Blindness
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Concussion
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
- Crossed Eyes
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dementia
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Dyslexia
- Dystonia
- Early Onset Alzheimers
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathy
- Epilepsy
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Face Blindness
- Fainting
- Farsightedness
- Febrile Seizure
- Glaucoma
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Herpes of the Eye
- Huntington's Disease (HD)
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Macular Degeneration
- Mad Cow Disease
- Meningitis
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Migraine
- Motion Sickness
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nearsightedness
- Nerve Damage
- Neuropathic Pain
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- PANDAS
- Paralysis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pinched Nerve
- Pink Eye
- Polio
- Presbyopia
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Sciatica
- Scleritis
- Seizures
- Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
- Stroke
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tension Headache
- Tics
- Tinnitus
- Tourette Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Testing
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Matthew J. Thurtell
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Matthew J. Thurtell 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 Oct 28, 2024, 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. Matthew J. Thurtell 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. Matthew J. Thurtell is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology (also registered under: Practitioner - Neurology) .
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.
Studies
Graduated in 2001Additional Specialities
- Neurologist
- Resident
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Matthew James Thurtell affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Matthew James Thurtell is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS.
Where can you meet with Dr. Matthew James Thurtell?
Dr. Matthew James Thurtell's office is located at 200 Hawkins Drive in Iowa City, IA 52242.
Does Dr. Matthew James Thurtell accept patients with Medica?
Yes, Dr. Matthew James Thurtell is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Matthew James Thurtell treat?
Dr. Matthew James Thurtell provides treatment for Crossed Eyes, Keratitis, Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Nerve Damage, Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Neurological Disorders. For the full list see this list.