Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout NEED
Based in Indianapolis, IN, Michael J Need, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under anesthesiology. Michael graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1988.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Need?
Dr. Need is an anesthesiology in Indianapolis, IN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
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What is Dr. Need's address?
Dr. Need is listed at 8111 S EMERSON AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46237. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Need?
The number on file is (317) 528-5856. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Need's NPI number?
Dr. Need's National Provider Identifier is 1255352480. 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 Dr. Need train?
Dr. Need attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Need been practising?
Dr. Need has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Need perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Need performs procedures including injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance; provides treatments such as anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope and anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Need. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (317) 528-5856
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8111 S EMERSON AVE
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
92 services · 92 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance | Procedure | 64488 |
16 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00811 |
28 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00731 |
21 |
| Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00812 |
15 |
| Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy | Anaesthesia | 01922 |
12 |
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 anesthesiology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other anesthesiology specialists in Indianapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 7
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.