THOMAS ABEL MD
NPI 1871679399
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Monte Sereno, CA

Active since October 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15480 PALOS VERDES DRIVE, MONTE SERENO, CA 95030(408) 656-9944 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Thomas Abel Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THOMAS ABEL MD (NPI 1871679399) is an individual rheumatology provider in Monte Sereno, California, licensed in California (G29287) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871679399
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS ABELCredential: MD
Location Address15480 PALOS VERDES DRIVEMonte Sereno, CA 95030
Mailing Address1800 Harrison St Fl 7Oakland, CA 94612-3429 · (510) 625-6262
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 2014
NPI 1871679399 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License Licensed in CA · G29287
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
15480 PALOS VERDES DRIVE, Monte Sereno, CA 95030

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINA44006
Medicaid00G292870CA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00G292870

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

Thomas Abel Md 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.

PECOS PAC ID9830371269
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110307000692
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
28 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$121.77 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $30.44 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Thomas Abel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Abel is 1871679399. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2006.

Where is Thomas Abel located?

Thomas Abel practices at 15480 Palos Verdes Drive, Monte Sereno, CA 95030. The listed phone number is (408) 656-9944.

What is Thomas Abel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Thomas Abel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Abel 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Abel was last updated on October 23, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.