Melissa Makar
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.
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).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
80
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
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.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 14, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
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)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa Makar
Practice Location
1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-1239
Mailing Address
250 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959
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