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Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD

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(Shekar Narayanan, MD, FACS, FASCRS)

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Specializes in: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (1996)

7430 N. SHADELAND AVENUE SUITE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250

(317) 621-0668

Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD is an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN specializing in complementary and alternative medicine. He graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD is affiliated with Community Physician Network, Colon and Rectal Care - North.

Office Locations

7430 N. SHADELAND AVENUE SUITE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy without biopsy

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD performed more diagnostic flexible sigmoidoscopy without biopsy, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

gastrointestinal procedures

lower endoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

preventive care

In 2012, Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD performed more gastrointestinal procedures, lower endoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	25
anorectal procedures	31
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	346
gastrointestinal procedures	298
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
manometry	19
minimally invasive procedures	250
preventive care	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
urologic procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	328
gastrointestinal procedures	262
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
manometry	13
minimally invasive procedures	195
preventive care	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	26
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	307
gastrointestinal procedures	239
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
minimally invasive procedures	211
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	35
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	40
diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	335
gastrointestinal procedures	315
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
manometry	21
minimally invasive procedures	213
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	49
urologic procedures	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	714
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	82
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
anorectal procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	298
gastrointestinal procedures	259
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117
manometry	12
minimally invasive procedures	199
preventive care	70
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	51

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	34
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	26
diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	292
gastrointestinal procedures	234
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
manometry	13
minimally invasive procedures	184
preventive care	67
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	62
urologic procedures	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	21
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	293
gastrointestinal procedures	161
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	128
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	39

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	23
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	195
gastrointestinal procedures	156
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	132
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	15
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	145
gastrointestinal procedures	91
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	91
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	20
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	157
gastrointestinal procedures	124
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	124
preventive care	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	22
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	148
gastrointestinal procedures	111
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	111
preventive care	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	15
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in INDIANAPOLIS, IN were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal surgery	15
anorectal procedures	24
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	258
gastrointestinal procedures	204
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
manometry	15
minimally invasive procedures	167
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36
urologic procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	46
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	307
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	100
85 and over	26
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	196

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	23
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science in 1996. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science (1996)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2001)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shekar Narayanan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Community Physician Network, Colon and Rectal Care - North

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon US, LLC	$26,779 ETHICON $9,979	ENSEAL Product Family $7,664	PROXIMATE Family of Open Mechanical Staplers $4,488	STRATAFIX $3,203	Echelon Flex $668	Other $777
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$11,888 ETHICON $4,950	STRATAFIX $3,000	ENSEAL Product Family $1,640	Echelon Flex $41	Echelon Powered Circular $35	Other $2,223
Ethicon Inc.	$10,504 ETHICON $4,275	STRATAFIX $3,800	ENSEAL Product Family $1,600	Proximate $800	DERMABOND PRINEO $29
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,290 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,290
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$3,943 Surgical Adhesion Barrier $3,943
Other	$9,825 ENTEREG $2,646	Humira $1,118	EPX-2200 $1,044	Echelon Circular $450	Skyrizi $318	Other $4,249

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$44,571
Travel and Lodging	$9,140
Food and Beverage	$6,831
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,573
Gift	$1,044
Other	$71

Biography

Dr. Shekar Narayanan practices complementary and alternative medicine in Indianapolis, IN. In his practice, Dr. Narayanan focuses on colorectal surgery procedures. Before performing his residency at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Narayanan attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. According to Yext, Dr. Narayanan is currently accepting new patients at his office in INDIANAPOLIS, IN.