Dr. John T. Kihlken
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 10 years
- Graduated from: Indiana University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2011
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1962799940
Dr. John T. Kihlken MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
He is located at 8051 South Emerson Avenue Suite 300 in Indianapolis, IN 46237. Can help patients with the following: Chronic Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Neck Pain, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain Medication Management, Paraplegia. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962799940. Appointment can be made via the phone number (317) 851-2663. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. John Thomas Kihlken, being an physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. John T. Kihlken.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Acute Pain
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Balance Issues
- Brain Damage
- Bursitis
- Car Accident Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- General Anesthesia
- Low Back Pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Damage
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Pain Medication Management
- Painful Disorders
- Paraplegia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Pinched Nerve
- Post Amputation
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Regional Anesthesia
- Sciatica
- Sedation
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. John T. Kihlken
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John T. Kihlken as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HSA Eligible Bronze 6000 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. John T. Kihlken is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. John T. Kihlken is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Anesthesiology (also registered under: Practitioner - Pain Management) .
Bills through: Franciscan Physician Network
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Nevro | $2680 |
| St. Jude Medical | $2466 |
| Boston Scientific | $2317 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $5228 |
| Food and Beverage | $3543 |
Studies
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2011Additional Specialities
- Anesthesiologist
- Pain Medicine Specialist
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. John Thomas Kihlken treat?
Dr. John Thomas Kihlken provides treatment for Chronic Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Neck Pain, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain Medication Management, Paraplegia. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. John Thomas Kihlken?
Dr. John Thomas Kihlken's office is located at 8051 South Emerson Avenue Suite 300 in Indianapolis, IN 46237.
Does Dr. John Thomas Kihlken have affiliation with practices?
Dr. John Thomas Kihlken is affiliated with Franciscan Physician Network. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. John Thomas Kihlken affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. John Thomas Kihlken is affiliated with FRANCISCAN HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. John Thomas Kihlken accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Dr. John Thomas Kihlken is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.