DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.) – Gastroenterology Physician, NPI 1285727693

DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Indianapolis, Indiana. specializing in Gastroenterology Physician. They hold the professional credentials M.D.. They hold a License No. G48314 (CA). The NPI Number for DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.) is 1285727693

Main info

Male
45 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.)
NPI
1285727693
Phone
Not provided
Address
250 N SHADELAND AVE
Enumeration Date
30 September 2006
Last Update Date
25 November 2020

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
OTHER
Secondary Phone
7656758500
Graduation Year
1981 (45 years ago)
PAC ID
1850203266
Group Practice PAC ID
3375446347
Professional Enrollment ID
I20070319000036

Contacts

Secure Messaging
jwittles@direct.iuhealth.org
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

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Methodology
Experience76
Completeness85
Years active:19State licenses:2Other namesUpdated within 12 months

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Provider Addresses for DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.)

  • 250 N SHADELAND AVE

    INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462194959

    Phone:

    Type: Mailing

  • Box Elder Court, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States

    INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462440994

    Phone: (317) 274-4402

    Fax: (317) 274-5168

    Type: Mailing

  • IU Health University Hospital, 550, University Boulevard, Historic Ransom Place, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46202, United States

    UH4100

    INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462025149

    Phone: (317) 274-2740

    Fax: (317) 278-0164

    Type: Location

  • 406 FAIRGROUNDS RD

    TIPTON, IN 460729596

    Phone: (317) 274-2740

    Type: Location

NPPES updates history

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2007-03-19

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-06-15

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

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Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20070319000036IGastroenterologyINTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27

HCPCSDescriptionServicesBeneficiariesMedicare allowed
45380Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope4645$0
45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare4140$0
43239Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope2826$0
99214Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes2520$0
99204New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes1313$0
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Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 46219)

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Provider's Procedures

DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.) performs procedures in Gastroenterology Physician. See the list of HCPCS codes below.
SpecialtyPractice State
HCPCS Code
Description
Service Count
Beneficiary Count
GASTROENTEROLOGYIN45378Diagnostic examination of large bowel using an endoscope1212
GASTROENTEROLOGYIN45385Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope5252

Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 3375446347View full group profile
NameSpecialtyState
-IN
Internal Medicine, NephrologyIN
-IN
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Cardiac SurgeryIN
-IN
-IN
Gastroenterology, Internal MedicineIN
Gastroenterology, Internal MedicineIN
-IN
-IN

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Frequently asked questions

What is the standard ID for DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.) in the U.S.?
In the U.S., DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.) is identified by NPI 1285727693.
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Which specialty label fits DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.)?
NPPES ties DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.) to Gastroenterology Physician in the taxonomy section. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
What city is tied to DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.)?
The directory associates DR. JOEL MERRELL WITTLES (M.D.) with Indianapolis, Indiana. Check all listed addresses for suites or satellite offices.
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