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ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in CARMEL, IN, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews.

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ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC

carmel, INMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

13421 OLD MERIDIAN

CARMEL, IN

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(317) 706-1600

Service Area

This provider serves patients in CARMEL and surrounding areas in IN.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)6
ColonoscopyA flexible camera examines the full length of the colon to screen for cancer and remove polyps before they become cancerous. Done under sedation, it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The bowel prep the day before is the part most patients find hardest.Upper Endoscopy (EGD)A thin camera passed through the mouth examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Used to investigate persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, or abdominal pain. Usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under sedation.Flexible SigmoidoscopyExamines the lower portion of the colon only, rather than its full length. Preparation is lighter than a full colonoscopy and sedation is sometimes unnecessary, but it cannot detect problems higher in the colon.Capsule EndoscopyYou swallow a vitamin-sized camera that photographs the small intestine as it passes through — a region that standard scopes cannot easily reach. There is no sedation and no recovery. The capsule passes naturally, and images are reviewed after the fact.ERCPCombines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts, most often gallstones stuck in a duct. Unlike a routine endoscopy, it carries a meaningful risk of pancreatitis afterward, so it is used when treatment is likely rather than for screening alone.Hemorrhoid TreatmentShrinks or removes swollen veins in the rectum and anus using rubber band ligation, injection, or surgical removal depending on severity. Banding is quick and typically requires no anesthesia; surgical removal is more effective for advanced cases but recovery is noticeably more uncomfortable.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 97/100 (+4 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 47 surveys · 23% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
97+4 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
98+6 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
96+2 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Safe Surgery Checklist: 91.3% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

% of surgical patients for whom a safe surgery checklist was used (ASC-9). Higher is better.

91.3%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.20%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

Colonoscopy Prep: What Actually Matters
The prep is the hard part — here is how to get through it.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
Browse all patient resources

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Google Reviews

4
3 reviews
Anthony Day

Anthony Day

Had an upper endoscopy done here. procedure itself was very smooth, great staff. As far as cost goes, national average is $900-$3,200. When I spoke with the scheduler they gave me the option of here, or Community North. I asked which would be more cost effective and was told the Endoscopy center would be. That turned out to not be true. I am fully insured and my bill was over $3,000 out of pocket. The gastroenterologist here has an ownership stake in the facility so he directly profits from the excess $. Be careful and shop around for the best price and hopefully we can start to get affordable healthcare in this country.

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Debbie N

Debbie N

Wonderful experience here—the staff is professional and compassionate. I had both upper endoscopy and colonoscopy in the same visit. Highly recommend this facility as well as Dr. Fecht!

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Pamela Cunningham

Pamela Cunningham

I've had 2 colonoscopies at this facility and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone needing this procedure!! Not only is it very clean, but the staff and providers (Dr. Tian and Dr. Dr. Kirtley) are WONDERFUL!!! They made me feel very comfortable and answered all my questions. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THERE!!!!😊

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Contact

Phone

(317) 706-1600

Website

scopeforlife.com/

Years in Operation

23 years

Est. 2003

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

  • •Does my insurance cover this procedure here?
  • •What is the surgeon's experience with this procedure?
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  • •What anesthesia options are available?
  • •What is the recovery process and follow-up care?
  • •Are there pre-op requirements (labs, fasting, etc.)?