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Dr. John Wolfe, MD

Indianapolis, IN

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wolfe, Anesthesiologist in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. John Wolfe, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Wolfe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wolfe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wolfe’s office at (317) 274-0275.

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

      Is Dr. Wolfe board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

      Yes, Dr. John Wolfe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

      What languages does Dr. Wolfe speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wolfe typically treat?

      As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wolfe 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. Wolfe. 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 here.

      Also known as:

      • Acute pain after medical procedure
      • Acute pain after chest surgery
      • Pain
      • Acute post-operative pain
      • Pain after surgery
      • Post-procedural pain
      • Post-thoracotomy pain
      • Chest surgery pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
      • G8912: Acute post-thoracotomy pain

      Also known as:

      • Muscle Spasms
      • Neuromuscular Disorder
      • Muscle cramps
      • Involuntary muscle contractions
      • Muscle twitching

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M62838: Other muscle spasm

      Also known as:

      • Blocked Bile Duct
      • Bile Duct Disease
      • Biliary Obstruction
      • Bile Duct Blockage
      • Obstructed Bile Duct

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

      Also known as:

      • Ventral Hernia
      • Hernia
      • Abdominal Wall Hernia
      • Epigastric Hernia
      • Spigelian Hernia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene

      Also known as:

      • Bile Duct Stones
      • Gallstones
      • Choledocholithiasis
      • Biliary duct calculi

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

      Also known as:

      • Tooth Decay
      • Cavities
      • Dental Caries
      • Tooth Rot

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
      • Osteoarthritis
      • Degenerative joint disease
      • Wear-and-tear arthritis
      • Arthrosis
      • Joint degeneration

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

      What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wolfe typically perform?

      As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wolfe 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. Wolfe. 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 here.

      Also known as:

      • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
      • Cervical or Thoracic Epidural Injection for Pain
      • Shoulder Nerve Injection
      • Arm Pain Injection
      • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
      • Neck Epidural Injection
      • Back Epidural Injection
      • Spinal Pain Injection
      • Epidural Steroid Injection

      CPT Codes:

      • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
      • 62324: Injection(s), including indwelling catheter placement, continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; without imaging guidance

      Also known as:

      • Trunk Muscle Nerve Block (Multiple Muscles)
      • Chemodenervation
      • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Trunk)
      • Chemical Nerve Block for Trunk Muscles

      CPT Codes:

      • 64647: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 6 or more muscles

      Also known as:

      • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
      • Femoral nerve injection
      • Thigh nerve block
      • Pain relief injection for thigh
      • Nerve block with imaging guidance

      CPT Codes:

      • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

      Also known as:

      • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
      • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
      • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
      • Botox for Trunk Muscles

      CPT Codes:

      • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

      Does Dr. Wolfe accept my insurance?

      Dr. Wolfe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 274-0275 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

      Dr. Wolfe 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 Blue Shield of Michigan

      • Cigna Group

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • State of Illinois

      • UnitedHealth Group

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      Where is Dr. Wolfe's office located?

      Dr. John Wolfe's Primary Practice

      550 University Blvd

      Indianapolis, IN 46202

      (317) 274-0275

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      Fesler Hall

      1130 W Michigan St Rm 204

      Indianapolis, IN 46202

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      Dr. John Wolfe's Practice 3

      8830 S Meridian St

      Indianapolis, IN 46217

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

      Dr. Wolfe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083882948.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolfe?

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

      What is Dr. John Wolfe's specialty?

      Dr. Wolfe is a Anesthesiologist near Indianapolis, IN.

      What does an Anesthesiologist do?

      A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

      Is this Dr. John Wolfe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Wolfe is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Iu Health North Hospital, Columbus Regional Hospital, Iu Health Bloomington 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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      Is John Wolfe accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

      Yes, Dr. John Wolfe is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. John Wolfe offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Wolfe's office at (317) 274-0275 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with John Wolfe?

      Please contact Dr. Wolfe's office at (317) 274-0275 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. John Wolfe have?

      Dr. John Wolfe is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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