Quick answers
- Does James W. Ehlich Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. Ehlich Jr. 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 James W. Ehlich Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 360 Original Medicare patients and 4,604 services for James W. Ehlich Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James W. Ehlich Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1225010887. 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 James W. Ehlich Jr., 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 | 360 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,604 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)3,960 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)259 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)188 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)109 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)67 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Osteoporosis49%
- Depression34%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where James W. Ehlich Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James W. Ehlich Jr. 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.
- Columbus Regional HospitalColumbus, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150112
- Franciscan Health IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150162
- Franciscan Health MooresvilleMooresville, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150057
- Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150056
- Schneck Medical CenterSeymour, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150065
Practice locations
Addresses where James W. Ehlich Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5255 E Stop 11 Rd, Suite 320Indianapolis, IN 46237 (317) 888‑1467
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James W. Ehlich Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Physician Network1,170 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Indianapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indianapolis, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Physician Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 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) | 1225010887 |
| 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