Dr. Mark K. Palit
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 31 years
- Graduated from: Illinois Medical College
- Graduation year: 1990
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1568404788
Dr. Mark K. Palit M.D.
Spinal Surgeon
He is located at 1316 South Main Street in Clarion, IA 50525. Can help patients with the following: Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bone Spurs, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Ingrown Toenail, Morton's Neuroma, Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568404788. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 532-2811. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Mark Palit, being an spinal surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Mark K. Palit.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark K. Palit
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Mark K. Palit as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Medica
Network data as of Feb 22, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Standardtier | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Mark K. Palit is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Mark K. Palit is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: Iowa Specialty Hospital- Clarion
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Zimmer Biomet | $5007 |
| Stryker | $4642 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $204 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $6257 |
| Food and Beverage | $4342 |
Studies
ILLINOIS MEDICAL COLLEGE
Graduated in 1990Additional Specialities
- Orthopedic Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Mark Palit affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Mark Palit is affiliated with IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-CLARION. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Mark Palit accept patients with Medica?
Yes, Dr. Mark Palit is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Mark Palit have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Mark Palit is affiliated with Clarion Clinic.
What conditions does Dr. Mark Palit treat?
Dr. Mark Palit provides treatment for Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bone Spurs, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Ingrown Toenail, Morton's Neuroma, Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs). For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Mark Palit?
Dr. Mark Palit's office is located at 1316 South Main Street in Clarion, IA 50525.