Irene A Carrothers, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Irene A Carrothers is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Indianapolis, IN with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(317) 963-8776Indianapolis, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Irene a Carrothers, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Indianapolis, IN in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in Indiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 204 Internal Medicine providers in INSee all Internal Medicine in Indianapolis17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 179dNPPES updated 2025-11-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-1239

Fax: (317) 963-5285
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.5%

Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

94

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

36

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

79

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $8k

Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+29%)59%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+27%)49%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 25, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Irene a Carrothers

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Irene a Carrothers for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Indianapolis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Irene a Carrothers

Dr. Carrothers is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Indianapolis, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (317) 963-8776.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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