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Dr. John Hess, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Reno, NV

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hess, Family Medicine Specialist in Reno, NV?

    Dr. John Hess, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hess completed his residency at Mercy Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Hess is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hess’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hess’s office.

    Where did Dr. Hess go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mercy Med Ctr, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv

    Is Dr. Hess board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Hess, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hess speak?

    Dr. Hess and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hess typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hess 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. Hess. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hess typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Hess may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hess' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hess accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hess accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hess accept in Reno, NV?

    Dr. Hess in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Renown Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hess' office located?

    Dr. John Hess' Primary Practice

    6630 S McCarran Blvd Ste 9

    Reno, NV 89509

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    Dr. John Hess' Practice 2

    5975 S Los Altos Pkwy

    Sparks, NV 89436

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hess affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Hess has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Renown South Meadows Medical Center,Reno, NV
    Banner Churchill Community Hospital,Fallon, NV
    Banner Lassen Medical Center,Susanville, CA
    Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center,Reno, NV

    What is Dr. Hess's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730152364.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hess?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hess

    What is Dr. John Hess's specialty?

    Dr. Hess is a Family Medicine Specialist near Reno, NV.

    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 Dr. John Hess affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hess is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. John Hess accepting new patients in Reno, NV?

    Yes, Dr. John Hess is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Hess offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hess' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Hess?

    Please contact Dr. Hess' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hess' office located?

    Dr. Hess' offices are located in Reno, NV and Sparks, NV.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Hess have?

    Dr. John Hess is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.