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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hargens, Family Medicine Specialist in Osage, IA?
Dr. Benson Hargens, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Osage, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hargens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hargens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hargens’s office at (641) 732-6100.
What languages does Dr. Hargens speak?
Dr. Hargens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hargens typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hargens diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hargens. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hargens typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hargens performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hargens. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Hargens accept my insurance?
Dr. Hargens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (641) 732-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hargens accept in Osage, IA?
Dr. Hargens in Osage, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Hargens' office located?
What is Dr. Hargens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hargens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417330069.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hargens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hargens
What is Dr. Benson Hargens's specialty?
Dr. Hargens is a Family Medicine Specialist near Osage, IA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Benson Hargens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hargens is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benson Hargens accepting new patients in Osage, IA?
Yes, Dr. Benson Hargens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benson Hargens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hargens's office at (641) 732-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benson Hargens?
Please contact Dr. Hargens's office at (641) 732-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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