Leon B Jons, MD
Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine
Leon B Jons is an Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Iowa City, IA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Leon B Jons, MD has been part of the Iowa City medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
104
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
106
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
662
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $253k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$106 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Leon B Jons's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Board certified · Jul 13, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 207RB0002X
Education & Training
University of Nebraska College of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Leon B Jons
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Leon B Jons for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Iowa City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Leon B Jons
NPI records show Dr. Jons as active with telehealth listed in Iowa City, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 467-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Leon B Jons
Practice Location
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
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