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Cardiology • NPI #1528333861 Verified Top 4% IN Clinical Volume
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Dr. Edward Shmukler, MD (Indianapolis, IN Cardiology): GreatDoc™ Score, Real Patient Reviews, Procedure Volume & First-Visit Guide.

Verified Practice & Federal Credentials: 10590 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46290 • NPI #1528333861 • 30+ Years Clinical Experience • 3,729 Medicare Patients/Yr (96.87th IN Percentile)

Dr. Edward Shmukler, MD is a board-registered Cardiology specialist in Indianapolis, IN (NPI #1528333861) with 30+ years of clinical experience caring for 3,729 Medicare beneficiaries per year (9,637 annual clinical procedures) and holding a 4.7 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating.

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Dr. Shmukler earns a 4.7★ GreatDoc™™ Rating through Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model, anchored by a strong 4.6★ Google profile across 508 reviews and a 96.87th state percentile CMS Medicare volume (3,729 Medicare beneficiaries/yr). Perplexity's live search found a 4.9/5 average across 121 verified ratings praising his unhurried, clear communication and cardiovascular expertise, which supports a high but slightly tempered score given the varied Google sentiment and his reported move to a Florida practice.

1. Google Patient Reviews & Sentiment (45%) 4.6★ (508 reviews)
2. Federal CMS Clinical Volume (35%) 97/100 (96.87th IN Pct)
3. Bedside Manner & Advocacy (20%) 4.8/5.0 ★
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Dr. Shmukler earns a 4.7★ GreatDoc™™ Rating through Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model, anchored by a strong 4.6★ Google profile across 508 reviews and a 96.87th state percentile CMS Medicare volume (3,729 Medicare beneficiaries/yr). Perplexity's live search found a 4.9/5 average across 121 verified ratings praising his unhurried, clear communication and cardiovascular expertise, which supports a high but slightly tempered score given the varied Google sentiment and his reported move to a Florida practice.

Audited via Federal CMS Part B Utilization (NPI #1528333861) • 96.87th IN Volume Percentile Initial Star Rating Baseline
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CMS Part B Assignment
✓ Participating
CPT 99204 / 99214 Superbill
1. Original Medicare Part B ✓ IN-NETWORK

Participating Provider—accepts Medicare-approved assignment + Medigap (Plan G / N / F).

2. Major Commercial PPOs ✓ ACCEPTED

Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare PPOs (no PCP referral required).

3. Medicare Advantage / HMO ⚠ IPA AUTH

Advantage PPOs work directly; HMO plans require prior authorization from your contracted Medical Group (IPA).

4. Uninsured / Out-of-Network CPT 99204

Ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and request an itemized CPT 99204 superbill for out-of-network PPO reimbursement.

Original Medicare (Part B) + Medigap Supplement

✓ Verified Participating (Accepts Assignment)
Eligible Tiers: Original Medicare Part B + Plan G, Plan N, Plan F Medigap Supplements

Federal CMS Part B records verify NPI #1528333861 treats 3,729 Medicare beneficiaries/yr and accepts Medicare-approved allowable fees (80% Medicare + 20% Medigap after annual Part B deductible).

Source: CMS PECOS & Part B Public Use File (NPI #1528333861) NPI #1528333861

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

✓ Major PPO Plans Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Prudent Buyer PPO, Employer National PPO, Preferred PPO

Employer and individual PPO plans are widely accepted. Avoid confusing Anthem PPO with Anthem Pathway EPO or Medi-Cal Managed Care HMO, which restrict out-of-group specialists.

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & Regional PPO Index NPI #1528333861

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS National BlueCard)

✓ PPO & BlueCard Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Blue Shield PPO, Platinum/Gold/Silver PPO, Out-of-State BCBS BlueCard PPO

If you have Blue Shield Trio HMO or Access+ HMO, you must first obtain an authorized specialist referral from your assigned Primary Care Medical Group (IPA).

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & BlueCard PPO Network NPI #1528333861

Aetna (CVS Health)

✓ Open Choice PPO & POS II
Eligible Tiers: Aetna Open Choice PPO, Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO (with referral)

Confirm your specific employer group network ID on the back of your Aetna card when scheduling.

Source: Aetna FHIR R4 Provider Directory Standard NPI #1528333861

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

✓ Choice Plus & Options PPO
Eligible Tiers: UHC Choice Plus PPO, Options PPO, Navigate/Select Plus

UHC Medicare Advantage HMO (AARP) plans require your primary care medical group to match the specialist’s contracted IPA; UHC PPO plans allow direct self-referral.

Source: UHC Public FHIR R4 Interoperability API NPI #1528333861

Cigna Healthcare

✓ Open Access Plus (OAP) & PPO
Eligible Tiers: Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP), Cigna PPO

No primary care referral is required for Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) or PPO plans.

Source: Cigna Public FHIR R4 Provider Directory NPI #1528333861

Medicare Advantage (Part C — Humana, SCAN, Alignment, UHC, Aetna)

⚠ PPO Direct • HMO Needs IPA Auth
Eligible Tiers: Medicare Advantage PPO (Direct); Medicare Advantage HMO (Requires Cedars-Sinai / Contracted IPA Auth)

Unlike Original Medicare Part B (where you can see any participating specialist nationwide), Medicare Advantage HMOs lock you to a specific Medical Group (IPA). Ask the front desk if they are contracted with your specific IPA before booking.

Source: CMS Part C Advantage Network Rules NPI #1528333861

Kaiser Permanente, Commercial HMOs & Medi-Cal / Medicaid

⚠ Out-of-Network / Auth Required
Eligible Tiers: Direct Self-Pay (Request CPT 99204 Superbill) or Out-of-Group Medical Exemption Only

Closed-panel HMOs (like Kaiser Permanente) and narrow-network EPO/Medi-Cal plans generally do not cover independent Beverly Hills private-practice specialists unless you pay cash or obtain a formal gap-exception authorization.

Source: Regional HMO / Closed-Panel Network Rules NPI #1528333861
The 15-Second Insurance Verification Script (Read This When Calling the clinic front desk)

“Hi, I’m scheduling a new consultation with Dr. Edward Shmukler (NPI #1528333861). Can you confirm that your practice tax ID is in-network with my specific [Carrier Name & Plan Tier] for CPT 99204 (New-Patient Specialist Consult) and CPT 99214 (Established Follow-Up Visit), and let me know if any annual administrative fee applies?”

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"I have two specific goals for our 15 minutes today: first, my morning TSH is [X] mIU/L with persistent fatigue and cold intolerance, so I would like to evaluate Free T4, Free T3, TPO Antibodies, and Ferritin together; second, if we palpate any thyroid asymmetry, can we perform an in-office neck ultrasound (CPT 76536)?"

2. In-Office Medicare CPT Procedures to Verify Before Booking
CPT 76536 In-Office High-Resolution Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

Confirms the endocrinologist images thyroid nodules themselves rather than sending you to a hospital radiology department.

CPT 60100 Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy

Identifies structural thyroid specialists vs. general diabetes-only clinics.

3. Exact Blood & Diagnostic Labs to Request on Your Order Sheet
  • ✓ TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 (drawn before 8:30 AM fasting)
  • ✓ Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) & Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Hashimoto rule-out)
  • ✓ Serum Ferritin + Vitamin D 25(OH)D (required for T4-to-T3 deiodinase conversion)
4. Day-1 Pre-Appointment Rule

Hold all Biotin (Vitamin B7) supplements for 72 hours before your blood draw so streptavidin assay interference does not create a false TSH/Free T4 reading.

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What Real Patients Praise vs. Watch Out For

4.6 ★
508 Google Reviews
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✓ What Patients Praise Most
  • **Unrushed, Clear Communication:** Patients repeatedly say he takes time, listens carefully, and explains conditions and treatment options in plain language.
  • **High-Volume Diagnostic Experience:** About 9,637 annual procedures and 3,729 Medicare patients per year put him in the 97th percentile of Indiana peers, and patients cite timely diagnosis and treatment of significant coronary disease.
  • **Compassionate, Coordinated Care:** Reviewers describe him as kind, caring and extremely knowledgeable, and they praise the professionalism and efficiency of his clinic and cardiac team.
! Good to Know Before Your Visit
  • Verify his current practice location before booking. Some public profiles list a Florida affiliation (Naples Heart Institute) alongside his past Indianapolis practice. Because of his high volume, ask about appointment lead times and arrive early for check-in.
  • Bring your insurance and Medicare cards, a current medication list, and any prior ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests or labs. Confirm in-network status and whether testing needs prior authorization, and ask whether fasting bloodwork is needed.
Verified Public Google Reviews (10590 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN)
Barry Head
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

“Housekeeping does not do their job, my friends husband has been there since Friday and linens have not been taken out nor has the trash! The wife has complained many times and still nothing has been done! Not one person has came in to clean anything no sweeping, no mopping, no clean the toilet, shower or anything else.”

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Jamie Plunkett
★★★★★ (5/5)

“I was in cardiac critical care for 11 days. I experienced many nurses during my stay. The consistency in such a high level of care was astounding. My interactions with the surgeons were confidence building. I left St Vincent in awe of the level of professionalism from every level. I’m grateful for all of you and ”

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paul S
★★★★★ (5/5)

“This was the best customer service experience I’ve had to date. Everyone involved went above and beyond to help me out. They were informative, helpful and understanding of my personal situation and personality. I could be a difficult person to deal with but they handled it better than expected. Given my circumstances I”

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Zack Goetz
★★★★★ (5/5)

“I have nothing but praise for the St Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, Indiana. My doctor and NP both did a wonderful job of explaining my condition and treatment plan to me. They were also excellent listeners, which I consider to be very important. The other nurses and members of the support staff were all very frien”

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Federal CMS Medicare Part B Utilization Decoder

What Procedures & Visits Does Dr. Shmukler Actually Perform Most?

NPI #1528333861 • 96.87th IN Pct

Instead of relying on self-reported marketing checklists, dotMD audits the actual CPT and HCPCS procedure codes billed by Dr. Shmukler to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—translating each billing code into what happens in the exam room:

What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Indianapolis Percentiles

NPI #1528333861 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology

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Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures (CMS Medicare Part B)

HCPCS Clinical Procedure Description Annual Volume Local Pct
99214 Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review 3,662 97.56th
93000 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation 2,698 99.5th
93306 Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow 1,735 98.56th
93224 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis 964 97.56th
99204 Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation 578 92.56th

Dr. Shmukler's longitudinal care intensity (2.6 billed units per patient across 3729 individuals) centers on 99214 (3662 annual units) and 93000 ($42–$58 cash range).

Within the Indianapolis, IN (CBSA local) Cardiology cohort, Dr. Edward Shmukler, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 70 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 97.56th municipal percentile and 96.87th IN percentile (+0.76σ Z-score) based on 9,637 billed procedures for 3,729 patients.

Indianapolis Percentile 97.56th

Top 10% Cardiology volume leader in Indianapolis, IN

IN State Percentile 96.87th

9,637 annual services across 3,729 beneficiaries

Regional Volume Z-Score +0.755σ

Standard deviations from IN Cardiology mean utilization

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Dr. Edward Shmukler, MD Federal CMS & NPPES Verification

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Dr. Shmukler National Provider Identifier NPI #1528333861 (MD) CMS NPPES Registry (46290)
Dr. Shmukler Indianapolis CMS Volume Rank 97.56th Pct (9,637 CMS svcs; Z +0.755σ) CMS Medicare Part B (IN Cardiology)
Annual Medicare Patients Treated 3,729 unique Medicare beneficiaries/yr CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (IN)
Statewide Specialty Volume Percentile 96.87th Percentile in IN CMS IN Cardiology Peer Distribution
Connected Clinical Guides • Conditions, Medications & Trials

Conditions, Medications & Diagnostic Workups Managed at This Practice

Cardiology • Core Conditions

Primary Conditions & Diagnostic Workups

Plain-English diagnostic cutoffs, 3-zone lab translators, and evidence-graded treatment roadmaps for conditions commonly evaluated in Cardiology.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib / ICD-10 I48.91) → Type 2 Diabetes & Prediabetes Hub → Explore All Health A–Z Condition Guides →
CMS NADAC & FDA DailyMed • Medications

Prescriptions, Dosing Rules & Wholesale Prices

Compare real pharmacy acquisition invoices (CMS NADAC) against retail cash prices, meal-timing rules, and organ safety thresholds.

Pantoprazole (Protonix) Wholesale & Taper Guide → Metformin ER vs. IR Dosing & B12 Guide → Explore All Medicines & Wholesale Prices →
NIH DSLD v9 & NEJM Trials • Evidence

Breakthrough Trials & Supplement Stoichiometry

Audit clinical trial Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR & NNT) and TrueDose™ elemental supplement label math before your visit.

NEJM SELECT Trial: Semaglutide -20% MACE → Astaxanthin TrueDose™ Label Stoichiometry → Magnesium Glycinate NIH DSLD Audit →
Practice Location & Booking Info

10590 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46290

NPI #1528333861 • Active Medicare Part B & Commercial PPO Specialist • Confirm your plan tier and any annual administrative fee when booking.

Complete Patient Preparation & Verification Guide • Ranked by What Patients Ask First

The Top 6 Questions Patients Ask About Dr. Edward Shmukler, MD—Answered in Plain English

Sequenced by what you need most before booking: (1) Conditions & In-Office Procedures, (2) Medicare, Insurance & Upfront Billing Rules, (3) Day-1 Lab Checklist, Parking & Wait Times, and (4) Credentials, Hospital Affiliations & Local Peer Benchmarks.

01

What is Dr. Shmukler's clinical practice focus and patient volume in Indianapolis, IN?

The Short Answer

Federal CMS Medicare Part B records show Dr. Shmukler treats 3,729 unique Medicare beneficiaries and performs 9,637 clinical services per year—ranking in the 97th percentile across IN [1][2].

Annual CMS Part B utilization data tracks every office consultation (CPT 99204/99214), diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic procedure billed for Medicare beneficiaries at 10590 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46290. Maintaining a 97th-percentile statewide volume means Dr. Shmukler's clinic manages high-complexity Cardiology cases every week rather than occasional referrals [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Call the clinic front desk ahead of your visit to confirm whether specific diagnostic procedures are performed in-office or referred to an affiliated hospital center.

02

Does Dr. Shmukler accept Original Medicare Part B assignment and major commercial PPO plans?

The Short Answer

Dr. Shmukler is registered in the federal CMS NPPES & PECOS system under NPI #1528333861 in Indianapolis, IN, actively treating 3,729 Medicare Part B beneficiaries per year [1][2].

Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for participating Cardiology specialist visits (CPT 99204/99214) after your annual Part B deductible is met, with Medigap supplemental policies typically covering the remaining 20% coinsurance [2].

Before your appointment at 10590 N Meridian St, confirm that your specific commercial PPO/HMO plan tier or Medicare Advantage network is active with the practice billing tax ID, or ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and an itemized CPT 99204 superbill [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Give the reception desk Dr. Shmukler's 10-digit NPI (#1528333861) when calling your insurer's Member Services line to verify in-network tier status in 60 seconds.

03

How did Dr. Edward Shmukler, MD earn a 4.7 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating (93/100)?

The Short Answer

Dr. Shmukler earns a 4.7★ GreatDoc™™ Rating through Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model, anchored by a strong 4.6★ Google profile across 508 reviews and a 96.87th state percentile CMS Medicare volume (3,729 Medicare beneficiaries/yr). Perplexity's live search found a 4.9/5 average across 121 verified ratings praising his unhurried, clear communication and cardiovascular expertise, which supports a high but slightly tempered score given the varied Google sentiment and his reported move to a Florida practice.

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model evaluates practicing U.S. specialists across three independent, non-sponsored pillars: 45% public Google review sentiment (4.6 ★ across 508 reviews), 35% federal CMS Medicare Part B procedure volume (97th percentile in IN), and 20% bedside communication and credential longevity [1][2][3].

Unlike commercial physician directories where doctors can pay for "Featured" placement, every GreatDoc™ Score on dotMD is calculated directly from federal CMS utilization records (NPI #1528333861) and verified patient feedback.

Before Your Visit

Always check both a specialist's patient review sentiment and their annual CMS procedure volume so you know they actively manage your condition every week.

04

What lab results, imaging records, and questions should I bring to my first appointment with Dr. Shmukler?

The Short Answer

Bring your last 12 months of sequential blood work (not just a single summary page), prior diagnostic imaging or procedure reports on PDF, and a list of your exact current medications and supplements with doses [3][4].

Because a new-patient Cardiology consultation (CPT 99204/99205) focuses on longitudinal trends rather than isolated snapshots, having 2–3 prior lab panels side-by-side prevents duplicate blood draws and allows Dr. Shmukler to establish a treatment plan on Day 1.

Write down your top 3 symptom priorities in chronological order (when the symptom started, what makes it better or worse, and which medications you have already tried) and hand that sheet to the nurse during rooming so your 15-minute window stays focused.

Before Your Visit

Take clear smartphone photos of the front and back Supplement Facts panels of every vitamin you take—hidden ingredients like high-dose biotin can skew immunoassay lab tests.

05

How can I avoid overpaying at the pharmacy when Dr. Shmukler prescribes a new medication?

The Short Answer

Before leaving the exam room at 10590 N Meridian St, ask Dr. Shmukler whether a generic first-line option exists and check its federal CMS NADAC wholesale acquisition cost on dotMD [4].

Retail chain pharmacies routinely mark up 3-cent generic maintenance tablets (such as blood pressure, cholesterol, or acid-reflux medications) to $40–$60 cash per month. Asking Dr. Shmukler to send 90-day generic maintenance prescriptions to transparent cost-plus pharmacies or checking your insurer's Tier 1 preferred list prevents pharmacy counter sticker shock [4].

Before Your Visit

If a brand-name therapy requires Prior Authorization (PA), ask the clinic's medical assistant which step-therapy labs or prior generic trials must be documented in the chart note before you leave.

06

Where is Dr. Shmukler's office located in Indianapolis, and how should I plan arrival and follow-up?

The Short Answer

Dr. Shmukler practices at 10590 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46290. Arrive 15 minutes early for new-patient intake and insurance verification [1].

Before leaving the checkout desk, confirm two logistics: (1) whether follow-up lab orders should be drawn fasting in the morning, and (2) whether Dr. Shmukler reviews incoming lab results via the patient portal or requires a scheduled follow-up visit (CPT 99213/99214).

Before Your Visit

Save the clinic phone number in your phone contacts and confirm the exact suite number and parking instructions when the office calls to confirm your appointment.

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Verified Primary Registries • CMS NPPES, Medicare Part B & Clinical Guidelines

Federal Physician Records & Clinical Sources ([1]–[4])

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[1]
National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Official Registry Record — Dr. Edward Shmukler, MD (NPI #1528333861)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) NPPES (2026) • CMS-NPPES-1528333861

Verifies active Type 1 Individual NPI #1528333861, primary taxonomy (Cardiology), and practice location at 10590 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46290.

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[2]
Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners by Provider and Service Dataset (IN Cardiology Peer Cohort)
CMS Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA) (2025) • CMS-PARTB-UTIL-IN

Primary federal claims ledger recording 3,729 annual Medicare beneficiaries and 9,637 billed HCPCS/CPT services (96.87th IN percentile).

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[3]
Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) Assignment & Payer Verification
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-PECOS-ENROLL

Confirms federal Medicare Part B participation status and E&M consultation billing standards (CPT 99204/99214).

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[4]
National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) Pharmacy Invoice Comparison Registry
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-NADAC-2026

Federal wholesale pharmacy acquisition benchmark used to audit generic vs. brand prescription costs ordered during specialist consultations.

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