John Thomas Kihlken, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Indianapolis, IN

John Thomas Kihlken, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine" physician in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Physician Network and his current practice location is 8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 300, Indianapolis, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (317) 851-2663.

John Thomas Kihlken is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01074062A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1962799940.

Contact Information

John Thomas Kihlken, MD
8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 300,
Indianapolis, IN 46237-8630
(317) 851-2663
(317) 851-2664

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn Thomas Kihlken
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience13 Years
Location8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 300, Indianapolis, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • John Thomas Kihlken attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962799940
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2011
  • Last Update Date: 10/09/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901042100
  • Enrollment ID: I20160613001237

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John Thomas Kihlken such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962799940NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 01074062A (Indiana)Secondary
2081P2900XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine 01074062A (Indiana)Secondary
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 01074062A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan Health IndianapolisIndianapolis, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Physician Network3072790682983

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. John Thomas Kihlken allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. John Thomas Kihlken is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
John Thomas Kihlken, MD
Po Box 781076,
Detroit, MI 48278-1076

Ph: (317) 528-4800
John Thomas Kihlken, MD
8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 300,
Indianapolis, IN 46237-8630

Ph: (317) 851-2663

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