Overview
Niharika Samala is a Gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Samala is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, Jaundice, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202
3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Samala has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Niharika Samala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Niharika Samala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Niharika Samala by calling their office at 317-944-0980. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Niharika Samala a top-rated expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Niharika Samala is classified as an Distinguished expert for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Niharika Samala specialize in?
While Dr. Niharika Samala is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Niharika Samala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Niharika Samala has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Niharika Samala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Niharika Samala accept my insurance?
Dr. Niharika Samala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-944-0980 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Liver FailureDr. Samala isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Samala isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Samala isDistinguished. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Advanced
- JaundiceDr. Samala isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Samala isAdvanced. Learn about Wilson Disease.
- Experienced
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Samala isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- EndoscopyDr. Samala isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Samala isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- MalnutritionDr. Samala isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Samala isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Menkes DiseaseDr. Samala isExperienced. Learn about Menkes Disease.