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Suboxone Doctors in Ames, IA

6 verified buprenorphine (Suboxone) clinics in Ames. 6 accept Medicaid and 5 offer telehealth. Filter by the coverage you have, every listing shows it upfront.

6 clinics · Ames, IA

YSS Ember Recovery

420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames
MedicaidPrivate insuranceTelehealthSliding scaleSelf-pay
Insurance: Medicaid, Private insurance, Military / TRICARE, State-financed plan, Sliding scale, Self-pay
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YSS Ember Recovery

420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames
MedicaidPrivate insuranceTelehealthSliding scaleSelf-pay
Insurance: Medicaid, Private insurance, Military / TRICARE, State-financed plan, Sliding scale, Self-pay
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Eyerly Ball CMHS

2521 University Boulevard, Suite 121, Ames
MedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceTelehealthSliding scale
Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Military / TRICARE, State-financed plan, Sliding scale, Self-pay
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Richmond Center

1619 South High Avenue, Ames
MedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceTelehealthSliding scale
Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Military / TRICARE, State-financed plan, Sliding scale, Self-pay
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Youth and Shelter Services (YSS)

125 South 3rd Street, P.O. Box 1628, Ames
MedicaidPrivate insuranceTelehealthSliding scaleSelf-pay
Insurance: Medicaid, Private insurance, Military / TRICARE, State-financed plan, Sliding scale, Self-pay
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YSS Ember Recovery

420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames
MedicaidPrivate insuranceSliding scale
Insurance: Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale
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Getting Suboxone treatment in Ames, IA

Ames has 6 verified clinics prescribing buprenorphine, which is a small number. That does not mean treatment is out of reach, but it does mean it is worth calling ahead before you drive, and worth knowing what your options are just outside town.

5offer telehealthvisits by video
6prescribe to a pharmacyyou pick the medication up
0dose on siteopioid treatment programs
6offer counselingtherapy in the same place

What coverage Ames clinics take

  • Medicaid6/6
  • private insurance6/6
  • TRICARE or military5/6
  • self-pay5/6
  • Medicare2/6

Where to look if nothing here fits

If the clinics in Ames are not taking new patients or do not take your coverage, these are the closest places with more options:

5 of the Ames clinics listed here also offer telehealth, so a video visit may save the drive entirely.

Paying for it

6 of the 6 Ames clinics listed accept IA Health Link, the Iowa Medicaid program, which covers buprenorphine treatment. See how coverage works across Iowa.

Common questions about Suboxone in Ames

How many Suboxone doctors are in Ames? 6 verified buprenorphine (Suboxone) providers are listed in Ames, IA, which is about 2% of all Iowa clinics in this directory. 6 prescribe to a pharmacy and 0 dose on site.

Do Ames clinics take Medicaid? Yes. 6 of the 6 Ames clinics listed accept IA Health Link, the Iowa Medicaid program.

Where else can I go near Ames? The closest Iowa cities with more clinics are Des Moines (20 clinics, about 28 miles), Fort Dodge (7 clinics, about 45 miles), Cedar Rapids (16 clinics, about 101 miles). 5 Ames clinics also offer telehealth.

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