Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
IU Health Methodist Hospital
1701 Senate Blvd, 
Indianapolis, IN 

Overview

Walter Virkus is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. Virkus is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Virkus is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in IN

Hospital Affiliations

Indiana University Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

IU Health Methodist Hospital
1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter W. Virkus

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter W. Virkus?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter W. Virkus by calling their office at 888-484-3258. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Walter W. Virkus a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter W. Virkus is classified as an Advanced expert for Hip Replacement, 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. Walter W. Virkus specialize in?

While Dr. Walter W. Virkus is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Osteoarthritis, and Osteotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Walter W. Virkus participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Walter W. Virkus has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Walter W. Virkus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Walter W. Virkus accept my insurance?

Dr. Walter W. Virkus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-484-3258 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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