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Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), varicocele, urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.
11405 North Pennsylvania Street Suite 104
Carmel, IN 46032

Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD is an urologist in Indianapolis, IN specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD is affiliated with Franciscan Health System, Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center, Ascension and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis.

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Office Locations

8240 Naab Road Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Franciscan Health System

11405 North Pennsylvania Street Suite 104
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 912-1616
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Franciscan Health System

1201 Hadley Road
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 831-1160
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Franciscan Health System

12188-b North Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 705-4500
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8111 S. Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237
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Some issues Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2014 were lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 21
doctor visit 83
lab tests 61

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 16
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 13
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 17
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, minor procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 106
doctor visit 368
hormone therapy 26
lab tests 141
minor procedures 26
urologic procedures 21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 412
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 482
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 234
From 75 to 84 144
85 and over 88
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 34
Dementia 12
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, minor procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 72
cytology 25
doctor visit 192
hormone therapy 28
lab tests 576
minor procedures 28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 463
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 512
Black 52
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 289
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 63
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 65
doctor visit 158
implant surgery 12
lab tests 582
preventive care 14
urologic procedures 12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 376
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 401
Black 53
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 228
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 51
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 60
cytology 16
doctor visit 139
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23
lab tests 353
minimally invasive procedures 11
urologic procedures 11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 324
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 371
Black 38
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 201
From 75 to 84 133
85 and over 50
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2019 were chronic care, lab tests, implant surgery and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

chronic care 70
doctor visit 138
implant surgery 13
lab tests 69
urologic procedures 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 185
Female 27
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2020 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 55
doctor visit 134

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 131
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2021 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 31
doctor visit 116

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 0
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 84
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN during 2022 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 25
doctor visit 56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 0
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated as an urologist in Indianapolis, IN were lab tests, chronic care, blood draw and minor procedures.

blood draw 54
chronic care 70
cytology 20
doctor visit 153
hormone therapy 27
hospital care 23
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 23
lab tests 297
minimally invasive procedures 11
minor procedures 27
preventive care 14
urologic procedures 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD.

Gender
Male 224
Female 54
Ethnicity
Black / African American 15
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 247
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 80
85 and over 29
Less than 65 28
65 to 74 146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD From 2014 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 24
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD graduated from The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. He completed residency at McMaster University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Residency: McMaster University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Franciscan Health System
Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center
Ascension
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AbbVie, Inc. $65,682 Androgel
$63,029 		Lupron
$2,640 		Lupron Depot
$13
Antares Pharma, Inc. $64,317 XYOSTED
$32,077 		TLANDO
$32,016 		OTREXUP
$191 		NOCDURNA
$34
Clarus Therapeutics Inc. $31,159 JATENZO
$31,159
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation $9,194 NATESTO
$9,194
Boston Scientific Corporation $5,066 AMS
$3,229 		AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT
$1,000 		AMS 700
$525 		GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
$165 		GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
$71 		Other
$76
Other $14,855 NATESTO
$3,550 		PENILE RECONSTRUCTION
$1,569 		AMS 700 Series
$1,542 		MALE INCONTINENCE
$1,075 		TITAN
$844 		Other
$6,275
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $84,416
Honoraria $68,525
Travel and Lodging $20,187
Food and Beverage $15,208
Consulting Fee $1,500
Other $438

Research Payments

Dr. Jason Ronald Kovac, MD, PhD has received 56 research payments totaling $137,776.

Biography

Dr. Jason Kovac sees patients in Indianapolis, IN, Carmel, IN, and Mooresville, IN. His medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Kovac include varicocele, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. Dr. Kovac graduated from The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with McMaster University. He is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center and Franciscan Health System. He has an open panel in Indianapolis, IN according to Doctor.com.

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