Niharika R. Samala, MD
Gastroenterology - Hepatology
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Biography
Dr. Niharika R. Samala specializes in Gastroenterology for IU Health Physicians Gastroenterology.
Dr. Samala currently has a rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 with over 250 ratings. Patients say that she is impressive, exceptional, and informative. In a recent five-star review, a patient remarked: "She is an amazing doctor. She was so prepared of course & it was easier for me to tell her things I came in for because her list of questions were things I needed to discuss with her."
Dr. Samala's primary location is IU Health Physicians Gastroenterology, 550 North University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202. She also sees patients at an office in Carmel.
Insurance
Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management (I-SNP Only)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
- Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
- Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
- Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
- Care Source Healthy Indiana Plan
- Care Source Hoosier Healthwise
Cigna
Community Health Alliance
Community Health System
Coventry/First Health
Deaconess OneCare
- Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage
IU Health Plans
Johnson County Health Network
Lutheran Preferred
- Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
- Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage
- MDWise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan
- MDWise Excel Hoosier Healthwise
MultiPlan/PHCS
NaphCare
- Parkview Signature Care PPO
- Point Comfort - Refugee Medical Assistance Program
- Point Comfort - Unaccompanied Children Program
Sagamore Health Network
Select Health Network
SIHO
- The Healthcare Group Encircle
- The Healthcare Group Encore
- TriCare Select
- United DSNP
- United Healthcare
- United HealthCare Hoosier Care Connect
- United HMO
- United Medicare Advantage
- United PPO
- VA Community Care Network via United Healthcare
- Zing Health CSNP
- Zing Health DSNP
- Zing Health HMO
- Zing Health POS
- Zing Health PPO
Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.
Locations
Specialties & Details
Specialties:
Gastroenterology - Hepatology
Education
Fellowship:
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Hospitals & Affiliations
Hospital Privileges:
IU Health Arnett, IU Health Ball Memorial, IU Health Bedford, IU Health Bedford, IU Health Bloomington, IU Health Methodist/IU Health University, IU Health North, IU Health Paoli, IU Health Tipton, IU Health West
Physician Group:
IU Health Medical Group
Research
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Ratings & Reviews
Clinical Trials
Explore the ongoing clinical trials this provider is involved in and learn about the eligibility requirements for each one. Search the clinical trial directory to find additional clinical trials.
Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOS) and Fatty Liver Research Trial
View DetailsCharacterization of Patients Referred to Indiana University for Evaluation and Management of Suspected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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