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Dr. John Powelson, MD

Indianapolis, IN

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Powelson, Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. John Powelson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Powelson graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Powelson is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Powelson’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Powelson’s office at (317) 274-4370.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Powelson?

    Dr. John Powelson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Powelson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hernia, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Powelson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

    • Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Powelson speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Powelson treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Powelson 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. Powelson. 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:

    • Kidney Donation
    • Organ Donation
    • Living kidney donation
    • Deceased kidney donation
    • Renal donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z524: Kidney donor

    Also known as:

    • Incisional Hernia
    • Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Incision Hernia
    • Strangulated Incisional Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Other problems with blood vessel devices
    • Vascular device complications
    • Blood vessel implant issues
    • Prosthetic vascular device problems
    • Vascular graft complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
    • AV Fistula Problem
    • Dialysis Fistula Issue
    • Mechanical AV Fistula Complication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Powelson perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Powelson 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. Powelson. 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:

    • Fistula Ligation or Banding
    • AV Fistula Closure
    • Fistula Banding
    • Angioaccess Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula

    Also known as:

    • Arm Blood Vessel Repair with Vein Graft
    • Upper Extremity Vascular Repair
    • Arm Vein Graft Surgery
    • Blood Vessel Grafting
    • Vascular Bypass Arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 35236: Repair blood vessel with vein graft; upper extremity

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
    • Dialysis Access Graft
    • Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
    • Synthetic Graft for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)

    Also known as:

    • Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
    • Keyhole kidney removal for donation
    • Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Myocutaneous Flap (Body)
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap (Trunk)
    • Tissue Flap Reconstruction (Torso)

    CPT Codes:

    • 15734: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; trunk

    Also known as:

    • Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Surgery
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49595: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, reducible

    Does Dr. Powelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Powelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 274-4370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Powelson 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

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • American Plan Administrators

    • Assurant

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

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    Where is Dr. Powelson's office located?

    Dr. John Powelson's Primary Practice

    550 University Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 274-4370

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    Dr. John Powelson's Practice 2

    702 Barnhill Dr

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Dr. John Powelson's Practice 3

    1701 N Senate Ave

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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

    Dr. Powelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407806029.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Powelson?

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

    What is Dr. John Powelson's specialty?

    Dr. Powelson is a Surgeon near Indianapolis, IN. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Powelson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Powelson is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 John Powelson accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

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

    Does Dr. John Powelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Powelson's office at (317) 274-4370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Powelson?

    Please contact Dr. Powelson's office at (317) 274-4370 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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