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James C Houdek, NP

James C Houdek, NP

Nurse Practitioner
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Physician Network Franklin Township Family Medicine

8325 E. Southport Road
Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46259

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Monday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network Franklin Township Family Medicine

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Saturday
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Franciscan Health Indianapolis

About Me

Education

Nursing School:
Indiana University Purdue University Columbus

Nursing School:
University of Indianapolis

Board Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cofinity
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • 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

4.7 out of 5

(173 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.

96 Reviews

11/24/2025

He was professional, friendly and attentive to my situation. My issue was resolved.

11/24/2025

Best NP in the entire game. I couldn’t recommend him enough. And my sister is now seeing him as well. I tell everyone I know to see him. He’s the first NP that’s listened to me and not just brushed me off.

11/20/2025

Houdek really listened to me, and actually seemed to care. He was very personable as well.

11/19/2025

He’s caring health professional .. I feel he would b good w/anyone.

11/18/2025

He actually hears the stuff im saying and takes it serious. I apperciate having a doctor who believes me when I say stuff is weird. I'm also impressed by his ability to keep a straight face. Really great guy. Glad he became a doctor.

11/17/2025

Great service from caring staff

11/17/2025

Great bedside manner

11/11/2025

He was very kind and professional and explained the treatment to me in advance.

11/11/2025

He is the best! He is kind, patient and listens I trust him implicitly.

11/07/2025

I had an excellent experience with NP James Houdek today. From the moment I walked in, the staff was welcoming and efficient, and James took the time to really listen to my concerns. They explained everything clearly, answered all my questions patiently, and made me feel completely at ease throughout the visit. What stood out most was their professionalism, compassion, and genuine care for my well-being. It’s rare to find a health care provider who combines expertise with such kindness. I left feeling confident about my treatment plan and very well cared for. I highly recommend James Houdek NP to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, attentive, and empathetic physician.

11/06/2025

good doctor

11/06/2025

He's knowledgeable and vey kind.

10/22/2025

James Houdek is the best primary care physician I have ever had, and I am 47 years old. He listens and cares and remembers what we have discussed related to my health in past visits. He provides excellent advice and guidance and is very prompt with any questions or requests that I have for him.

10/17/2025

Dr. Houdek is attentive, thorough, and knowledgeable. He listens and makes sure my questions are addressed. He is the type of PCP patients should have.

10/14/2025

Thorough assessment and treatment

10/14/2025

He is very thorough with your health issues

10/11/2025

Very thorough and caring

10/09/2025

Very personable and intelligent.

10/09/2025

Very responsive to my acute issue.

10/07/2025

Great NP, kind, thoughtful and genuinely cares for his patients

10/06/2025

He's awesome ..goes beyond yo figure out solutions and is proactive with my health

10/06/2025

He cares and listens to his patients

10/03/2025

I did see him I saw a new NP.

10/02/2025

I gave him a 9 score because i want to be able to come in and get an appointment with him and not compete with 100 others. It's hard to get into see people sometime.

09/22/2025

Very knowledgeable

09/16/2025

He is incredibly knowledgeable and listened and was tuned in to every concern. Very efficient. Took all variables into consideration.

09/15/2025

Spent the necessary time with me to cover all necessary topics. Spent time answering questions

09/08/2025

I liked him. Knowledgeable, but friendly.

09/03/2025

Ease of scheduling. Understanding Dr.

08/30/2025

Doesn’t help people, makes them look worse then they actually are

08/28/2025

Really took the time to listen and answer questions

08/26/2025

Friendly and knowledgeable as well.

08/25/2025

Very efficient

08/25/2025

He was very attentive and really listened to all of my concerns.

08/19/2025

He was very attentive to my needs and listened to my concerns

08/10/2025

I felt very comfortable with him. he was very thorough in his examinations and his input in my care!!! he followed up on everything….

08/01/2025

Our son is a patient of Dr Houdek who recommended him !

07/31/2025

He took time to hear me and help me with me and issues, I had .

07/25/2025

Jim is a excellent Physician. After my hospital stay at Ascension hospital for my followup, He went through everything i needed to address was taken care of. I loved having him as my back up

07/14/2025

HE IS THE BEST

07/03/2025

Attentive, friendly, and helpful

06/30/2025

Personable and professional.

06/30/2025

He takes the time to listen to your health issues and has great ideas on how you can get better

06/30/2025

He didn’t rush, he explained everything and made sure I was taken care of properly.

06/30/2025

Good bedside manner. Very knowledgeable and helpful

06/23/2025

Hou all treated me fine

06/19/2025

Easy to talk to and he addressed all my concerns

06/12/2025

He listens and is very good at answering my questions

06/06/2025

Doctor Houdek was undoubtedly caring, supportive, and attentive to my needs as always.

05/27/2025

He was very nice and made sure that all my questions and concerns were addressed.

05/21/2025

Listened to my concern. Examined thoroughly, and gave instructions for home.

05/20/2025

Jim listened and did not rush through appointment was very through and assured me he would review with Dr. Heckman his findings

05/20/2025

no BS, too the point, no labs that needed

05/16/2025

He seemed very caring and knowledgeable.

05/15/2025

Very professional, I will definitely recommend him to friends and family

05/14/2025

Again very kind and professional

05/13/2025

Love this office ladies up front, nurses and doctors great.

05/13/2025

Because he is a excellent doctor

05/09/2025

He’s great caring and very knowledgeable

05/07/2025

Interested in what I had to say.

04/29/2025

He came up with a plan, got me into the x ray department, he explained things very clearly.

04/22/2025

easy to talk to

04/19/2025

He listened got right to the diagnosis understood my problems researched what had happened and what medicines I was on prior and gave me the proper diagnosis to get rid of the earache

04/14/2025

He is very very kind and take care of patients.

04/09/2025

He is concerning and very attentive to your needs

04/08/2025

He really cares about helping you with your medical issues.

04/03/2025

Very good at what he does.

04/01/2025

He was very thorough about my condition and the meds he was prescribing.

04/01/2025

Thorough and very kind

03/31/2025

Friendly, attentive, good suggestions

03/31/2025

Don't know if it is just me but his personality did not click with me. Don't think he really listens to the patient (who knows there body much better than he) about what will and will not work with different medicines effective to the patients system.

03/28/2025

He listened to my health concerns and gave me great advice. He spent the time to get to know me

03/28/2025

I’ve never felt this from Jim before but this time I felt very rushed out the door. I changed my appointment to add in needing a physical 1-2 weeks ahead of time and confirmed my appointment was set for a physical plus my medicine check in to continue on with my [RX]. While I was there I had to take a drug test and sign paperwork which I’ve never had to take a drug test before but when I was told about it, it came off to me like a yearly thing I do but I never have before. I didn’t care about it it was just weird and nothing said to me before hand, thankfully I was able to use the restroom again though I did minutes before I came to my appointment. I wanted to speak to Jim about [ RX] but before I could ask about it, it came off like he was trying to rush me out the door so I then asked him about [RX]. He sat back down and said he liked the idea. I don’t feel like I got very much info about it or how it works or anything of the sort because he gave a 1 minute overview so quickly that there was no way I got all the info about it. Thankfully I knew someone on it so was able to ask them questions, even then I had to message questions in about it because I was being rushed out the door. My physical, yeah that never happened. I asked him about it via my chart and confirmed he didn’t do it though it was part of my appointment. I was told that I will be due for one in September and that I had one last year in September which I would tell anyone who asked that I haven’t had a physical in many many years because I was unaware that one was ever performed last year. It’s frustrating that I took the time to call in, adjust my appointment to include the physical for work stuff which I told them at the time I changed my appointment and was told that I would have it during that visit. The topic wasn’t discussed or completed so it was a waste of time for me to have it added to my appointment and now I have to apparently wait until September to have it done when I wanted it done early in 2025 but instead of discussing with me or telling me anything about it, it was ignored and the only reason I now know anything about it is because I asked about it on a mychart message which the message took place because I wanted more info about [RX] and taking it due to being rushed along.

03/24/2025

James is a wonderful care provider. He listens very attentively, and shows genuine care and regard for his patients' well-being. I appreciate how thorough he is in checking me out and making sure that my questions are answered.

03/22/2025

was efficient and careful while removing stitches.

03/19/2025

Very detail oriented. Easy to talk with.

03/06/2025

He is very good at what he does

03/05/2025

He is very knowledgeable and concerned about making sure you get the correct treatment.

03/03/2025

He's a wonderful healthcare provider who listens and communicates clearly

03/02/2025

Listen to me

02/24/2025

He was very attentive and knowledgeable. Really liked him

02/17/2025

Very understanding

01/31/2025

Friendly, knowledgeable, efficient

01/30/2025

He is a good NP.

01/21/2025

explains everything

01/20/2025

His careful and thorough explanations.

01/16/2025

First interaction with James. I was extremely pleased with his level of engagement and the quality, of the visit.

01/15/2025

He is very knowledgeable in what tasks need yo be completed to get your health under control.

01/14/2025

The man tried to sell me scans i dont need. He didnt call in the correct meds.

01/14/2025

Very bad service.

01/07/2025

He helped me

01/04/2025

He has been polite and makes sure I know what is going on with me and what I need to do to improve my health. Appreciate all he has done.

12/30/2024

pleasant, professional, knowledgeable,

12/27/2024

First interaction with Jim and felt he listened and answered my questions

12/09/2024

Professional and thorough

12/05/2024

Very good at listening Only had him once Would go to him if my doctor couldn’t see me.
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