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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hong, Nephrologist in Mason City, IA?
Dr. Mark Hong, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Mason City, IA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hong’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hong’s office at (641) 428-6999.
What languages does Dr. Hong speak?
Dr. Hong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Hong typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Hong 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. Hong. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Hong typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Hong may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Hong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hong accept my insurance?
Dr. Hong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (641) 428-6999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hong accept in Mason City, IA?
Dr. Hong in Mason City, 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
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Hong's office located?
What is Dr. Hong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982048286.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hong
What is Dr. Mark Hong's specialty?
Dr. Hong is a Nephrologist near Mason City, IA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Mark Hong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hong is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Mark Hong accepting new patients in Mason City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Hong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Hong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (641) 428-6999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Hong?
Please contact Dr. Hong's office at (641) 428-6999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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