Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Fairview Pharmacy Services LLC
516 Delaware St SE, 
Minneapolis, MN 

Overview

Richard Spong is a Nephrologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Spong is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MN

Hospital Affiliations

M Health Fairview University Of Mn
Hutchinson Health
Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Alomere Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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EmblemHealth
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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  • PPO
HealthPartners
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  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Lagniappe Pharmacy Services
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Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
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Medicare
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Metropolitan Health Plan
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Network Health
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Northern Plains Alliance
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Premera Blue Cross
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Primewest Health System
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Security Health
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South Country Health Alliance
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Fairview Pharmacy Services LLC
516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Other Locations
U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center Inc.
909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Spong

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Spong?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Spong by calling their office at 612-672-7422. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard Spong a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Spong is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Richard Spong specialize in?

While Dr. Richard Spong is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Richard Spong participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard Spong has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Spong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard Spong accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard Spong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-672-7422 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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