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Blake L Erdel, MD

Blake L Erdel, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

5230 East Stop 11 Road
Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Franciscan Physician Network Columbus Specialty Center

4035 Mimosa Drive
Columbus, IN 47201

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8:00am - 5:00pm
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Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
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Franciscan Physician Network Columbus Specialty Center

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Open 24 hours
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Franciscan Health Indianapolis

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Indiana University Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
Indiana University SOM Endo, Diab & Metab Fellowship

Undergraduate:
DePauw University

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(238 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

121 Reviews

11/27/2025

they are all friendly ,nice and well trained .

11/25/2025

He’s very good to explain things very carefully to me. We discuss my options and he really listens.

11/24/2025

The doctor is attentive, very kind, and shows concern for his patient.

11/24/2025

Knowledge and gives excellent care.

11/21/2025

Nice

11/20/2025

He did not seem very interested in my health needs or concerns. He gave no alternative treatments for my condition.

11/18/2025

He is good

11/14/2025

Good demeanor

11/13/2025

Dr Erdel is very knowledgeable. When I went into my Appointment I was confused about many items. And he cleared up everything for me. He was very direct, but I appreciated that.

11/12/2025

Jebdid a really good job

11/02/2025

Good dr.

10/30/2025

Excellent doctor, has great warmth in his manner.

10/29/2025

Good treatment.

10/28/2025

My new insulin order is working to reduce my number.

10/27/2025

He has the answers to my questions and gave very good medical advice.

10/25/2025

He is tell u how it is and what you need to do fix anything that you might have a problem with he is never in a hurry to leave the room he will talk to you and help you with any questions you have. GREAT Doctor

10/24/2025

He is a fine Dr and very knowledgeable! I feel at ease with him!

10/23/2025

Very open and honest

10/22/2025

The besti

10/22/2025

He was thorough and careful to explain the instructions I am to follow.

10/20/2025

Great personal! Friendly!

10/20/2025

He is the kindest man and he explains everything to me

10/20/2025

Dr. Erdel is my favorite doctor of all times.

10/18/2025

Professional yet personal.

10/18/2025

Listens

10/17/2025

Really shows concern during appointments. Listens to concerns

10/16/2025

Fantastic way to interact with patients

10/14/2025

Dr. Erdel is willing to listen and to help make adjustments to help get his patients the best treatment possible.

10/11/2025

Professional care he listens well

10/10/2025

i am satisfied and would tell this t o others

10/01/2025

wouldn't go to anyone else if at all possible

09/24/2025

Love him he is awesome

09/19/2025

Always prepared & knowledgeable

09/17/2025

Thorough and caring. Good Dr.

09/13/2025

Very good appointment

09/10/2025

He is great. Our communication has been wonderful over the past year.

08/21/2025

Friendly ,personal

08/21/2025

He is Amazing and professional. Best endocrinologist I’ve seen in my 60 years, andI enjoy going to doctor. Quick responses to any concerns. He truly listens to the patient.

08/20/2025

Thorough, plenty of opportunities for questions

08/15/2025

He is the best, he shows that he cares about his patients

08/14/2025

Respectful and knowledgeable staff!

08/13/2025

This doctor was a perfect score for me !!

08/13/2025

Great doctor.

08/09/2025

Professional, took time to review some of my medical records/history. I have a pretty extensive history of medical issues. He also listened & actively engaged with me.

08/09/2025

Dr. Erdel seems very on top of my care. He has helped more in just a few years than what I was helped in 20 years with other providers.

08/06/2025

Dr. Erdel does a great job and personable.

08/03/2025

He was straight to the point with me. he is a big part of the reason i got my A1C down to 5.6.

08/01/2025

Very informative

07/31/2025

Professional; knowledgeable

07/29/2025

He is very easy to discuss and very clear in his dealings with his patients.

07/26/2025

Dr.Erdel is great! Treats Seth with the utmost courtesy. Seth is special needs.

07/21/2025

He is interested in your concerns and explains things well.

07/16/2025

Professional, friendly, knowledgeable.

07/10/2025

well at first I was a little hesitant why I was there because of the comment Dr. Erdel made of why I was there. I realized he was right and because my blood test was so good I guess maybe I did not really need to see him., but I did not know this till after I got my results.

06/18/2025

Good doctor

06/14/2025

Dr. Erdel is a professional that listens and knows what needs to be done to improve my diabetes. He is very thorough in taking care of a patient.

06/12/2025

Listens, doesn’t rush the appt

06/10/2025

FELT GOOD ABUT HIS KNOWLEDGE AND TREATMEN T.

06/09/2025

very helpful, acknowledged the issue i had and dr erdel was very imformative and learned new things about my health was nice

06/09/2025

He gets to matter at hand. Listens as well

06/05/2025

He's knowledgeable, caring, and friendly - always has time to discuss my diabetes and the challenges I face. He gives great advice.

06/04/2025

Dr. Erdel is always friendly and very thorough. He is efficient while listening and offering quality advice.

06/02/2025

He's a good doctor

05/29/2025

Great Doctor

05/21/2025

I like him. He is helpful.

05/20/2025

interested in what is happening in my life...caring ...knowledgeable

05/17/2025

He is great, but I would recommend seeing him at a different office that dose not charge you rent.

05/15/2025

Dr Blake L Erdel has always been very informative and helpful. Willing to take the time to answer any questions I may have

05/10/2025

He listens and provides options.

05/09/2025

Listen well. Good beside matter Understand patient needs

05/07/2025

Great doc!

04/29/2025

He listens and cares for his patients.

04/24/2025

To the point and answers any questions you might have for him

04/23/2025

Very professional and caring

04/21/2025

Dr Blake Erdel and his staff are wonderful

04/21/2025

Laid back and doesn’t rush thru the appointment

04/20/2025

Well I am not a doctor but I was having hot flash I asked if that had anything to do with me being Diabete he said again why are u here ??

04/15/2025

Caring, knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Never rushed.

04/15/2025

Dr Erdel is an attentive, thorough doctor

04/11/2025

He’s the best

03/26/2025

seems to be very knowledgeable and returns answers to my questions when I call the office.

03/26/2025

He is a good doctor and he is very helpful.

03/24/2025

Very professional and through makes sure if you have any questions

03/24/2025

Very personable and takes the time to answer the questions I have.

03/21/2025

It’s the best hospital

03/18/2025

he seem to know what he was doing

03/17/2025

Dr Erdel has been hands on and through in managing my care.

03/11/2025

Great listener and polite

03/04/2025

Very nice and he explained everything, so I understood completely.

03/04/2025

The support I receive in maintaining my independence and quality of life.

02/28/2025

I never feel that he is rushing me and he's easy to talk to

02/24/2025

He’s knowledgeable

02/13/2025

Very helpful

02/11/2025

MEETS MY NEEDS. TRUST HIS CARE.

02/09/2025

He was great, he listened and excepted what I said put made the necessary adjustments to my medication to put me back on the road of success with my dietabeties.

02/08/2025

Does not seem to be interested in taking care of the patient but just treat them.

02/08/2025

He cares about his patients and is very helpful

02/08/2025

He is good to deal with

02/06/2025

He is up to date on latest tests,medicines and has excellent Rapore with his patients.

02/06/2025

Knows his stuff

02/05/2025

Knowledgeable

02/03/2025

Excellent Doctor for diabetes.

02/02/2025

AS I said previously, He has taught me the value of good numbers on blood sugars. I hope down the road I can do better and just maybe be able to get rid of this disease.

01/28/2025

Very through and kind.

01/22/2025

Refuses to answer questions. Will not work with you and tries to stone wall into one treatment. He is not patient friendly. He treated me like I was an inconvenience. Did not try and work with me. Rarely explains labs. Does not look at patient notes. I would never recommend him to anyone. I went home and cried in frustration after an appointment with him.

01/22/2025

Awesome dr very to the point. Always on time, friendly and supportive

01/21/2025

He took time to answer questions

01/13/2025

I believe he is sincere and a great doctor.

01/13/2025

Friendly and compassionate doctor. Listens to the patient well.

01/10/2025

Dr. Erdel takes the time to explain certain health conditions to me, so that I can understand.

12/30/2024

He is the best.

12/27/2024

He listens to all his patients and cares about his work.

12/24/2024

Professionalism and knowledge of his profession

12/23/2024

All around excellent physician

12/19/2024

Good Doctor.

12/17/2024

RUDE

12/16/2024

Knowledge, caring, attentive

12/13/2024

He pretty much tells it lije it is. But very helpful

12/13/2024

Cares

12/10/2024

Dr, Erdel is so nice. I had an issue with getting my medication and he sat there with me until he found and fixed the problem. He is so kind and understands that even with anorexia/bulimia behaviors, I am always trying to improve my health. My health coach was with me and he complimented Dr. Erdel to me as well.

12/05/2024

Knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly.
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