COMMUNITY ENDOSCOPY CENTER is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 3.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews.

COMMUNITY ENDOSCOPY CENTER

indianapolis, INMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

8315 EAST 56TH ST SUITE 100

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Service Area

This provider serves patients in INDIANAPOLIS 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.

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.

Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 66 surveys · 21% 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
96+3 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
96+4 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
99+3 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
91-3 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
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: 100.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

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

100.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

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

0.02%

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.

Google Reviews

3.9
33 reviews
Justin Hollis

Justin Hollis

I had a colonoscopy with MD Shah in April of 2024 and was left with extremely horrible abdominal pain and and severe blood loss to the point of having to be hospitalized and almost having to have my colon removed. I have since then transferred care to the Department of Veterans Affairs. I would avoid this medical practice at all costs.

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Nicole Weddell

Nicole Weddell

I had a great experience with all the staff here. It was so easy to schedule. The nurse was very helpful explaining pre op instructions. Check in was easy. All the nurses were friendly and efficient. I have been putting off my colonoscopy for 2 years because I was nervous about the procedure. The GA was great, no embarrassment, quick and easy. Dr. Harrison did my colonoscopy. No issues afterwards. Got my results next day. Thank you! Keep up the great work!

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Karla Rakitic

Karla Rakitic

The staff here is incredible! They are so attentive to your needs and make your visit feel as comfortable as possible. I had the pleasure of being taken care of by Nurse Jenny before my upper endoscopy. She made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process and was very thorough with details about the procedure, answering my questions thoughtfully. The procedure room nurses were also incredible at reassuring me before the procedure. The clinic itself is very clean and not outdated. I would definitely go here again for future GI needs.

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B P

B P

I’ve been to Dr. Shah and the Community Endoscopy Center 3 times now. Most of the time your are with the Doctor you are asleep, but I trust him. The pre-procedure and procedure nurses really shined. When you have to interact with the healthcare system, it can be scary. I’m pretty comfortable and knowledgeable of what’s happening, but nurses who are genuine, caring, informative (telling you what they are doing or what you can expect), respectful (I’m going to lift your arm, is that OK?), and professional make the difference. All of the nurses involved in my care were exceptional. The only part I did not like is my check-in. Check-in does not feel private, and a lot of personal information is confirmed with a lobby full of people present to overhear. A lot of this could be confirmed by showing me the information in writing, or by having me fill-in the in-take form instead of the desk person doing this all out-loud. It also seemed like the desk person may have had trouble hearing me, so much of the personal information had to be repeated. Please fix this as this seems to show up in multiple reviews.

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Kathryn Siegel

Kathryn Siegel

I can't recommend this center enough. I've had an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy on separate occasions and both went incredibly smoothly. Staff are calm, friendly, professional, and capable.

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Years in Operation

32 years

Est. 1994

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

4

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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