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Blake L Erdel, MD

Blake L Erdel, MD

Clinical Areas: Diabetes & Endocrinology
Specialties: 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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Monday
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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8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
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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Saturday
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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 Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism 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
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • 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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Conditions Treated

  • Diabetes
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Osteoporosis
  • PCOS
  • Thyroid Cancer

Procedures Performed

  • Diabetes Education
  • Endocrinology

Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5

(251 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

07/13/2026

He explains things to you so you understand it and doesn’t make you feel like your just a number and rushing you out the door on your visit

07/06/2026

Dr. Edler took the time to listen and explain

06/29/2026

He was friendly informative and answered my questions without hesitation

06/26/2026

He is just a great doctor takes his time and makes sure he answers all questions.

06/26/2026

I feel like he took time to listen to me during our conversation. He was pleasant, respectful, and I wasn't rushed through my appointment.

06/24/2026

Very nice person

06/24/2026

Caring. Easy to understand the care his is planning for me.

06/24/2026

He is prompt and explains things

06/23/2026

Thoughtful, thorough, good explanations, takes the time needed to talk

06/12/2026

M QUALIFIED

06/11/2026

He’s all business, but he’s always straight with me. Very conscientious and careful not to put me in for un tests

06/09/2026

I have recommended Dr. Erdel to family and friends. He is straight forward and I appreciate that. Health issues and treatments are serious and should be handled as such.

06/08/2026

Easy to understand. Repeated when necessary

06/05/2026

Could not ask for a more friendly, more professional and more dedicated provider. I sincerely appreciate Dr. Erdel

06/05/2026

Very thorough

06/05/2026

Very through

06/04/2026

Dr. Erdel takes the time to explain and answer my questions. I have never felt rushed or made to feel that my questions weren't valid.

05/26/2026

I am confident with Dr Erdel's medical judgement and friendly, direct communication regarding the routine monitoring of my medical condition. I am not satisfied with Franciscan fee policy.

05/15/2026

Quality care

05/14/2026

He is very intent on achieving great outcomes and sustaining my health issues within acceptable levels.

05/13/2026

. Dr Erler seems to care for his patients and great bedside matters.

05/13/2026

Very helpful and nice to work with.

05/12/2026

He patient and kind and a great listener.

05/04/2026

Takes time with me even though I am doing well on controlling my diabetes.

05/02/2026

I understand he wants his patients to be healthy it is attitude how he expresses it could be worked on

04/30/2026

Knowledgable, kind and up to date always!

04/25/2026

to the point and polite

04/25/2026

Great Dr

04/23/2026

I like him

04/20/2026

Professional care listens well

04/13/2026

Dr. Erdel takes the time to listen to my concerns. He is friendly, helpful, and empathetic.

04/13/2026

Courteous, answers, questions, thorough.

04/06/2026

Had very highly recommendations on Dr.Erdel.

04/06/2026

He took time to talk to me

03/30/2026

Dr. Erdel & his staff are the best!! Always ready to answer questions!

03/22/2026

No reason. I honestly had no idea what this appointment was for beforehand.

03/20/2026

He is very understanding and consider

03/18/2026

As listed on previous answer. Bottom line, Dr Erdel has all the qualifications of a great Dr.

03/17/2026

He cares about my problems

03/17/2026

He is an excellent doctor. He is kind and is always on time. He cares about his patients

03/17/2026

Dr. Erdel is professional and willing to listen to me. He takes the time to evaluate whether I need a change in medication or not.

03/16/2026

Dr. Erdel is genuinely concerned for me as a patient and gives me the information and encouragement to manage my diabetes successfully.

03/10/2026

He is a great doctor and is always very professional & has your health in mind during your visit with him

03/05/2026

He's very nice and explains everything very well. And very thorough.

02/26/2026

He wanted to help us understand

02/25/2026

Good doctor

02/24/2026

He's a good dr and takes his time, i never feel rushed

02/23/2026

Extremely Qualified, Highly Professional, Exceptional Expertise, Detailed Oriented, Commited To The Best Patient Care Possible

02/22/2026

Dr. Erdel is very knowledgeable and explains

02/19/2026

He is always on time and I feel like he genuinely cares about my health.

02/18/2026

Great People to work with.

02/16/2026

He is wonderful

02/14/2026

one of the best doctors i have ever had . best of the best

02/13/2026

Took time to review my records, ask questions and make recommendations.

02/12/2026

Dr. Erdel has been very thorough when I have had concerns about labs or medications. He does what he can to ease my mind on side effects and tries to find answers when no one else can figure out what is wrong with me.

02/10/2026

trust his care.

02/08/2026

Very nice and listens to you. Also offers helpful suggestions.

01/24/2026

Dr. Erdel is always very professional and kind. However, the nurse or physician assistant that took my blood pressure was kind of rude. She made a negative comment about my age which I did not appreciate.

01/21/2026

Very personable & nice. Will discuss & explain my diabetes.

01/17/2026

Great doctor

12/17/2025

He has a good personality and takes Time to answer any questions I may Have & has gotten my diabetes under control

12/17/2025

Very good Dr. He listens, explained things in terms patients can understand. He is personable.

12/15/2025

He is patient and he listens to me, he truly shows he cares about my health. He explains things to me so I know what I need to do

12/12/2025

Good doctor

12/11/2025

Grate doctor

12/10/2025

He is good at his job

12/06/2025

Cares about his patients health and lifestyles

12/02/2025

Explains things so you understand.

11/30/2025

Not. Friendly at all, had a attitude.

11/28/2025

He was very friendly, very professional, and straight to the point.

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.
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