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Dr. Eric Aitken, MD

Dr. Eric Aitken, MD

Indianapolis, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aitken, Physiatrist in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Eric Aitken, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. He is board certified. Dr. Aitken graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Dr. Aitken is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aitken’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aitken’s office at (317) 588-7130.

    Where did Dr. Aitken go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

    • Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Aitken board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Aitken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Aitken speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Aitken treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Aitken 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. Aitken. 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:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does Dr. Aitken perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Aitken performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Aitken. 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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Management
    • Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
    • Epidural Pump Refill
    • Pain Pump Evaluation
    • Drug Infusion Pump Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Aitken accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aitken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 588-7130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Aitken 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Aitken's office located?

    Dr. Eric Aitken's Primary Practice

    6330 E 75th St Ste 110

    Indianapolis, IN 46250

    (317) 588-7130

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

    Dr. Aitken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083731145.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aitken?

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

    What is Dr. Eric Aitken's specialty?

    Dr. Aitken is a Physiatrist near Indianapolis, IN. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Aitken to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eric Aitken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aitken is affiliated with Hancock Regional Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health West Hospital, Community Hospital South, OrthoIndy 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

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    Is Eric Aitken accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Aitken is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eric Aitken offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aitken's office at (317) 588-7130 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eric Aitken?

    Please contact Dr. Aitken's office at (317) 588-7130 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Aitken have?

    Dr. Eric Aitken is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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