Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Whelan, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Indianapolis, IN

  • NPI 1134115736
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9011 N Meridian St Ste 225
Indianapolis, IN 462605365
(317) 574-4747
fax (317) 547-4737
Additional location
8330 Naab RD Ste 234
Indianapolis, IN 462601932
(317) 876-0084
fax (317) 876-5580
Additional location
9240 N Meridian St Ste 140
Indianapolis, IN 462602368
(317) 875-0084
fax (317) 876-5580

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 8, 2026
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #01039748A
Medicaid
IN #100095180

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134115736. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,094
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$152,435
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 398 164 $74
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 191 32 $342
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 177 137 $102
90945 Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 120 43 $80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 74 72 $121
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 62 30 $67
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 44 26 $285
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $155
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 14 14 $163

In context: peer comparison

Among 47 peers in Indianapolis Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $3.08

By nature of payment

Education
$3

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
645
Patients
150
Total drug cost
$51,287
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 97 24 $495
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 76 33 $17,876
Carvedilol Generic 64 18 $732
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 63 15 $294
Losartan Potassium Generic 63 13 $593
Calcitriol Generic 34 11 $927
Torsemide Generic 34 12 $1,201
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 32 0 $1,213
Chlorthalidone Generic 31 13 $683
Lanthanum Carbonate Generic 31 0 $25,241

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Whelan's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Whelan practices Nephrology Physician in Indianapolis, IN.
Where does Dr. Joseph Whelan practice?
Dr. Joseph Whelan practices at 9011 N Meridian St Ste 225, Indianapolis, IN 462605365. Office phone: 3175744747.
What is Dr. Joseph Whelan's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Whelan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134115736, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Whelan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Whelan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Whelan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.