Melissa Makar

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Melissa Makar is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Indianapolis, IN with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(888) 484-3258Indianapolis, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Melissa Makar practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Indianapolis, IN. A Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduate since 2011, she brings 15+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

1 of 62 Internal Medicine providers in INSee all Internal Medicine in Indianapolis15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 436dNPPES updated 2025-03-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-1239

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

80

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

28

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

169

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $16k

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
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

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

Diabetes
63%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Heart Failure
59%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
51%

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

Mood Disorders
49%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
44%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

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. Graduated medical school · 2011

    Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 14, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Melissa Makar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa Makar 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 Melissa Makar

Dr. Makar 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: (888) 484-3258.

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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