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- 7120 Clearvista Dr, Ste 2100, Indianapolis, IN 46256
About Dr. Ackerman
Bruce M. Ackerman, M.D. practices critical care (intensivists) in Indianapolis, IN. Bruce is a 1989 graduate of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Bruce is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and critical care medicine. Medicare claims data shows Bruce provided 616 services to 261 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and critical care, first 30-74 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154327633.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (317) 621-5676
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7120 CLEARVISTA DR STE 2100
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Heart & Circulation
Heart & vascular
Infection & Sepsis
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
Muscle & kidney
Organ Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
Recovery
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
Digestive procedures
Emergency surgery
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
Medications & Infusions
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
616 services · 261 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
384 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
107 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
30 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
26 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes | Office visit | 99236 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other critical cares at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other critical cares in Indianapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Bruce M. Ackerman?
Bruce M. Ackerman is a critical care (intensivists) in Indianapolis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Bruce M. Ackerman's address?
Bruce M. Ackerman is listed at 7120 Clearvista Dr Ste 2100, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Bruce M. Ackerman?
The number on file is (317) 621-5676. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Bruce M. Ackerman?
Bruce M. Ackerman's National Provider Identifier is 1154327633. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Bruce M. Ackerman train?
Bruce M. Ackerman attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Bruce M. Ackerman have?
Bruce M. Ackerman has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Bruce M. Ackerman perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Bruce M. Ackerman the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Bruce M. Ackerman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Bruce M. Ackerman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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