Thomas Abel, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Monte Sereno, CA

Thomas Abel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Monte Sereno, California. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The Univ Of Ca and his current practice location is 15480 Palos Verdes Drive, Monte Sereno, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (408) 656-9944.

Thomas Abel is licensed to practice in California (license number G29287) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1871679399.

Contact Information

Thomas Abel, MD
15480 Palos Verdes Drive,
Monte Sereno, CA 95030
(408) 656-9944
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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Abel
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience53 Years
Location15480 Palos Verdes Drive, Monte Sereno, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Thomas Abel graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871679399
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/23/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830371269
  • Enrollment ID: I20110307000692

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Abel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871679399NPI-NPPES
00G292870MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology G29287 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of California Davis Medical CenterSacramento, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The Univ Of Ca33754566191346

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Thomas Abel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The Univ Of Ca
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013906973
PECOS PAC ID: 3375456619
Enrollment ID: O20031111000892

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Thomas Abel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Thomas Abel, MD
1800 Harrison St Fl 7,
Oakland, CA 94612-3429

Ph: (510) 625-6262
Thomas Abel, MD
15480 Palos Verdes Drive,
Monte Sereno, CA 95030

Ph: (408) 656-9944

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