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Dr. James Leatherman, MD

Indianapolis, IN

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leatherman, Internist in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. James Leatherman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Leatherman completed his residency at Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Francis Hosp & Hlth Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Leatherman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leatherman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leatherman’s office at (317) 216-2800.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Leatherman?

    Dr. James Leatherman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist 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. Leatherman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Leatherman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Francis Hosp & Hlth Ctr, Family Medicine | Clarian Indiana University Hospital

    • Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In

    Is Dr. Leatherman board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Leatherman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Leatherman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Leatherman treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Leatherman 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. Leatherman. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Moderate clinical depression
    • Moderate unipolar depression
    • Moderate depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Leatherman perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Leatherman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Leatherman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leatherman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 216-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Leatherman 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Indiana University Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Leatherman's office located?

    Dr. James Leatherman also offers virtual visits

    Dr. James Leatherman's Primary Practice

    4880 Century Plaza Rd Ste 175

    Indianapolis, IN 46254

    (317) 216-2800

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. James Leatherman?

    Dr. Leatherman has appointments available at his Indianapolis, IN office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Leatherman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215971775.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leatherman?

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

    What is Dr. James Leatherman's specialty?

    Dr. Leatherman is a Internist near Indianapolis, IN.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Leatherman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Leatherman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leatherman 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Leatherman accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. James Leatherman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Leatherman offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Leatherman, or call (317) 216-2800 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with James Leatherman?

    Yes, Dr. Leatherman offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Leatherman, or call (317) 216-2800 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Leatherman have?

    Dr. James Leatherman is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.

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