Quick answers
- Does Douglas K. Rex accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas K. Rex accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Douglas K. Rex see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 885 Original Medicare patients and 1,338 services for Douglas K. Rex. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas K. Rex's NPI number?
- 1164486643. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Douglas K. Rex, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 885 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,338 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)526 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)148 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)145 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)97 services
- Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope (45390)88 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Douglas K. Rex works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas K. Rex at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150056
- Indiana University Health Arnett HospitalLafayette, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150173
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas K. Rex is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 (888) 484‑3258
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas K. Rex as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- IU Health Medical Group LLC4,462 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Indianapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indianapolis, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in IU Health Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164486643 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians