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Dr. Melissa Anderson, MD

Indianapolis, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Anderson, Nephrologist in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Melissa Anderson, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Anderson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anderson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anderson’s office at (317) 924-8425.

    What languages does Dr. Anderson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Anderson treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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.

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hard-to-Treat High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • Resistant Hypertension
    • Refractory Hypertension
    • Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I1A0: Resistant hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Renal Failure
    • Other Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
    • N178: Other acute kidney failure

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Other Types of Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine
    • Various proteinuria
    • Different forms of protein in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
    • R808: Other proteinuria

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Disease Anemia
    • Renal Anemia
    • Anemia of kidney failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Nephrotic Syndrome
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Protein Leakage Syndrome
    • Protein-losing Nephropathy
    • Nephrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N041: Nephrotic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions

    Which procedures does Dr. Anderson perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Anderson may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Anderson's office.

    Does Dr. Anderson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 924-8425 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Anderson accept in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Anderson in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Indiana University Health

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Anderson's Primary Practice

    5510 S East St Ste H

    Indianapolis, IN 46227

    (317) 924-8425

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    Dr. Melissa Anderson's Practice 2

    550 University Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Dr. Melissa Anderson's Practice 3

    1701 Senate Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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

    Dr. Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871753152.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anderson?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Anderson's specialty?

    Dr. Anderson is a Nephrologist near Indianapolis, IN. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Anderson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melissa Anderson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Anderson is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Community Hospital South, Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Iu Health West 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

    Where can I learn more about Nephrologist?

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    Is Melissa Anderson accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Anderson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Anderson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (317) 924-8425 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melissa Anderson?

    Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (317) 924-8425 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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