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Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD

(12 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Yale School of Medicine

Professional interests include: peripheral neuropathy, pain, movement disorders, and more.

720 Eskenazi Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 880-0000

Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD is a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD is affiliated with Eskenazi Health.

Office Locations

Eskenazi Health

720 Eskenazi Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 880-0000

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Some issues Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Speaking as a delegate from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Jason Schwalb, MD, of Indianapolis, Indiana, said that with 3 million people in the nation living with epilepsy "there is evidence...”—"Delegates Want AMA to Be More Aggressive in Fighting Trump's Cuts to NIH, Medicaid", MedPage Today, June 2025

“Jacob Moalem, MD, of Rochester, New York, a delegate for the American College of Physicians who proposed the amendment to remove those words, said he was persuaded by earlier remarks from Jason...”—"The AMA Could Have Spoken Louder About Politicization, Board Chair Says", MedPage Today, June 2025

“Jason Schwalb, MD, an alternate delegate for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, said he "kind of surprised myself" because he was speaking in favor of referring the resolution for...”—"Medical Residents Need Better Working Conditions, AMA Delegates Say", MedPage Today, June 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN during 2012 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	215
implant surgery	23
neurostimulator replacement	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	19
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	28
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
hospital care	39
implant surgery	28
inpatient care	39
neurostimulator replacement	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	26
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	125
hospital care	17
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	17
neurostimulator replacement	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	34
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	25
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	136
hospital care	29
implant surgery	17
inpatient care	29
neurostimulator replacement	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	21
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	34
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
hospital care	53
implant surgery	28
inpatient care	53
neurostimulator replacement	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	30
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	34
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	133
hospital care	37
implant surgery	26
inpatient care	37
neurostimulator replacement	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	21
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	26
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
hospital care	32
implant surgery	16
inpatient care	32
neurostimulator replacement	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	12
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	30
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN during 2022 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
implant surgery	11
neurostimulator replacement	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN during 2023 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80
implant surgery	20
neurostimulator replacement	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Indianapolis, IN were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

doctor visit	120
hospital care	34
implant surgery	20
inpatient care	34
neurostimulator replacement	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD.

**Gender**
Female	71
Male	72

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	118
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	31
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Eskenazi Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Indianapolis, IN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,303 ACTIVA $1,467	VISUALASE $395	SYNCHROMED $196	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $124	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $67	Other $53
Abbott Laboratories	$1,632 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $1,010	PROCLAIM $259	Axium INS DRG IPG $180	SCS IPGs $94	Neuromodulation-Research only $60	Other $28
InSightec,Inc	$1,421 Exablate $1,421
NeuroPace, Inc.	$1,045 RNS Neurostimulator Kit $994	RNS System $52
Boston Scientific Corporation	$809 GENERAL DBS $286	SPECTRA SYSTEM $123	GENERAL - DBS $107	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $103	PAIN MANAGEMENT $32	Other $158
Other	$3,515 Image Guided Surgery Products $645	VISUALASE $401	VNS Therapy $357	ClearPoint System $350	VISUALASE COOLED LASER APPLICATOR S $170	Other $1,591

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,076
Travel and Lodging	$3,299
Consulting Fee	$645
Grant	$356
Honoraria	$350

Research Payments

Dr. Jason M. Schwalb, MD has received 52 research payments totaling $184,624.

Biography

Dr. Jason Schwalb's medical specialty is neurosurgery. After attending Yale School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Schwalb's areas of expertise include the following: peripheral neuropathy, pain, and injuries. He is professionally affiliated with Eskenazi Health.