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MAHER AJAM, M.D.

Direct Primary Care

Male provider
Merrillville, Indiana

Expert management of complex internal health issues, from routine checkups to specialized care.

Credentials & Training

Federally verified
Credential
MD
Graduated
1978
Medicare specialty
Nephrology
Also practices
Internal Medicine
Group practice
Nephrology Specialists, P.C. · 10 clinicians
Medicare assignment
Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full

Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.

About

Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults. Maher Ajam, M.D. practices within the setting of NEPHROLOGY SPECIALISTS, P.C. in Merrillville, Indiana. Because this practice operates on a direct-pay model, patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing.

The field of internal medicine covers preventive care and the management of chronic diseases across the lifespan. Physicians manage conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disorders, often requiring coordination with other specialists.

The practice is part of a group of ten clinicians and accepts Medicare assignments. Patients should note that the practice operates on a direct-pay basis.

Areas of Focus

NephrologyInternal Medicine

Conditions Treated

HypertensionDiabetesKidney disorders

Specialties

Patients Served

Adults

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does an internal medicine physician provide?

Internal medicine covers preventive care and the management of chronic diseases across the lifespan, focusing on diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults.

Does this practice accept Medicare?

Yes, the practice accepts Medicare assignments.

What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?

Direct-pay means that patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than through traditional insurance billing.

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