Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Kihlken, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Indianapolis, IN

  • NPI 1962799940
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 300
Indianapolis, IN 462378630
(317) 851-2663
fax (317) 851-2664
Mailing address
Po Box 781076
Detroit, MI 482781076

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 9, 2023
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #01074062A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962799940. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,041
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$121,769
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 144 120 $119
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 108 76 $92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 89 89 $157
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 82 42 $116
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 77 40 $65
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 58 36 $92
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 53 42 $111
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance 43 33 $99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 43 41 $84
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 38 36 $241

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$450
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc. 1 $150.64
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $131.04
Nevro Corp. 1 $103.05
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC 2 $46.66
Abbott Laboratories 1 $18.39

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$450

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
523
Patients
231
Total drug cost
$12,003
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 196 71 $4,111
Baclofen Generic 73 33 $1,115
Cephalexin Generic 47 35 $142
Pregabalin Generic 45 17 $1,935
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 33 32 $189
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 32 0 $3,665
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 28 21 $104
Diazepam Generic 24 22 $16
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 19 0 $233
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 15 0 $450

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Kihlken's medical specialty?
Dr. John Kihlken practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Indianapolis, IN.
Where does Dr. John Kihlken practice?
Dr. John Kihlken practices at 8051 S Emerson Ave Ste 300, Indianapolis, IN 462378630. Office phone: 3178512663.
What is Dr. John Kihlken's NPI?
Dr. John Kihlken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962799940, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Kihlken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Kihlken accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Kihlken commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (HCPCS 62323); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.