MATTHEW KARL ABELE M.D.
NPI 1255387585
Dermatology in Birmingham, AL
About Matthew Karl Abele M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MATTHEW KARL ABELE M.D. (NPI 1255387585) is an individual dermatology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (17874) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1989).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Other Identifiers 6
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Matthew Karl Abele M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 3
Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.
Certificate of Compliance 01D0888863
Matthew K Abele MD PC · Birmingham, ALCertificate of Compliance 01D2283015
Matthew K Abele Lab At Pure Dermatology · Hoover, ALCertificate of Compliance 01D2245809
Matthew K Abele Lab At Northwest · Winfield, ALAreas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 29
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Matthew Abele's NPI number?
The NPI number for Matthew Abele is 1255387585. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.
Where is Matthew Abele located?
Matthew Abele practices at 2700 10th Ave S Suite 501, Birmingham, AL 35205. The listed phone number is (205) 939-6890.
What is Matthew Abele's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.
Is Matthew Abele enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Matthew Abele is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Does Matthew Abele hold CLIA laboratory certificates?
Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.
What insurance does Matthew Abele accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Matthew Abele as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Matthew Abele was last updated on January 13, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
