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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schafer, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Luke Schafer, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Schafer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schafer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schafer’s office at (317) 962-8355.
Is Dr. Schafer board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Luke Schafer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schafer speak?
Dr. Schafer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Schafer typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Schafer 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. Schafer. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder with Intoxication
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol abuse with acute intoxication
- Problem drinking with intoxication
- Alcohol poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10120: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Schafer typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Luke Schafer may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Schafer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Schafer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 962-8355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schafer accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Schafer in Indianapolis, IN 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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Sagamore Health Network
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Schafer's office located?
What is Dr. Schafer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649438078.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schafer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schafer
What is Dr. Luke Schafer's specialty?
Dr. Schafer is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Indianapolis, IN.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Luke Schafer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schafer is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Community Hospital South, Lutheran Hospital - Indiana, Hancock Regional Hospital, Iu Health West Hospital, Iu Health Arnett Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Luke Schafer accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Luke Schafer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luke Schafer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schafer's office at (317) 962-8355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luke Schafer?
Please contact Dr. Schafer's office at (317) 962-8355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luke Schafer have?
Dr. Luke Schafer is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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