Merit Hearing · West Des Moines, Iowa
Audiologist and Hearing Aids in West Des Moines
Personalized hearing evaluations, prescription hearing aids, and cochlear implant services including programming. Vestibular, balance, and dizziness testing begins in October 2026. Appointments are available to schedule now for October 2026 and later.
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Contact the office
Phone: 515-499-8622
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 515-446-9713
Office hours
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
West Des Moines hearing care built around you
Merit Hearing provides audiology and hearing aid care for adults and families in West Des Moines and the surrounding area. Our audiologists help you understand your hearing, compare appropriate technology, and choose care that fits your communication needs and budget.
Hearing evaluations
Comprehensive testing and clear explanations of your results and next steps.
Prescription hearing aids
Technology from major manufacturers with transparent prices available online.
Professional fitting
Programming, orientation, and adjustments based on your hearing and daily listening needs.
Follow-up care
Ongoing support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and hearing aid adjustments.
Cochlear implant services
Cochlear implant care, including device programming and ongoing support. Learn more.
Vestibular and balance testing
Beginning in October 2026, this clinic will offer vestibular, balance, and dizziness testing. We are scheduling now for appointments in October 2026 and beyond. A physician referral is required.
Meet our West Des Moines audiologists
Learn more about each audiologist’s education, clinical interests, and scheduling information.
Dr. Courtney Thayer, AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist serving patients in West Des Moines.
View Dr. Thayer’s profile →
Dr. Mariah Jarosh, AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist with expertise in cochlear implants and family-centered hearing care.
View Dr. Jarosh’s profile →Insurance and payment information
Merit Hearing works with many insurance plans and hearing-benefit programs. Coverage varies, so please contact the West Des Moines office to confirm your individual benefits.
View insurance plans and hearing-benefit programs
- Aetna
- Amerigroup Medicaid
- Amerivantage
- Amplifon
- Audionet
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Hearing Care Solutions
- Humana
- Iowa Total Care
- Iowa Medicaid
- Medicare Part B
- Molina Medicaid
- Nations Hearing
- TruHearing
- UHC/Epic Hearing
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- VA Community Care Network
- Wellmark BCBS
- Wellpoint Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
- Your Hearing Network
This list is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Call 515-499-8622 with questions about your specific coverage.
Preparing for your vestibular or balance evaluation
Please follow these instructions before your appointment so the testing equipment can obtain useful results and you have a safe plan for getting home.
Food and diabetes
Do not eat for at least three hours before your appointment. Some balance tests may cause temporary dizziness or nausea. If you have diabetes, eat lightly as needed to maintain your blood sugar.
Eye makeup
Do not wear mascara, eyeliner, eye shadow, or other eye makeup. The equipment tracks eye movement, and makeup can interfere with accurate measurement. You may be asked to remove it before testing.
Transportation
Bring a driver or arrange transportation. Temporary unsteadiness or dizziness may last from minutes to hours after testing.
Medications and substances
Bring a complete list of your current medications. For 48 hours before testing, refrain from alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives or tranquilizers, sleeping medications, and anti-nausea medications such as meclizine or Dramamine.
Do not stop a prescribed medication unless the prescribing clinician or Merit Hearing has confirmed that it is safe and appropriate for you to do so. Contact the West Des Moines office before testing if you have questions about a medication or health condition.
Schedule an appointment in West Des Moines
Use the secure scheduler below to choose an available appointment. If the appointment type you need is not listed, call the clinic directly.
Scheduler not loading? Open online scheduling in a new window or call 515-499-8622.
West Des Moines audiology FAQs
Where is Merit Hearing located in West Des Moines?
The clinic is at 2910 Westown Parkway, Suite 110, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266. Use the directions link above to open the location in Google Maps.
Can I schedule a hearing appointment online?
Yes. Use the online scheduler on this page. If your preferred appointment type is not shown, call the West Des Moines office at 515-499-8622.
Which audiologists work at the West Des Moines office?
Dr. Courtney Thayer, AuD, and Dr. Mariah Jarosh, AuD, provide audiology services at this office. Their individual profiles include additional information about clinical interests and scheduling.
Does the West Des Moines clinic provide cochlear implant programming?
Yes. The clinic offers cochlear implant services, including device programming and ongoing support. Call 515-499-8622 if this appointment type is not shown in the online scheduler.
When will vestibular, balance, and dizziness testing be available?
The West Des Moines clinic will begin offering vestibular, balance, and dizziness testing in October 2026. Appointments may be scheduled now for October 2026 and beyond. A physician referral is required. Call 515-499-8622 to schedule.
Does Merit Hearing accept insurance for hearing care?
Merit Hearing works with many insurance plans and hearing-benefit programs. Benefits vary by plan, service, and device, so the office can help verify your specific coverage.
Questions before your visit?
Call, email, or send the West Des Moines team a message.
Send the West Des Moines office a message
Please do not include medical or sensitive health information in this form. For clinical questions, call our office or use our secure online scheduling system.
