KRISTOPHER T. ABELN M.D. – NPI #1851502199
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

KRISTOPHER ABELN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in NEW ALBANY, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851502199 to KRISTOPHER ABELN on May 25, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Dec 01, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KRISTOPHER ABELN below.

NPI Profile for
KRISTOPHER T. ABELN

NPI Number
1851502199
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KRISTOPHER T. ABELN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1919 STATE ST
SUITE 104
NEW ALBANY, IN 47150-4929
Phone: (812) 944-2663 Fax: (812) 981-7285
Mailing address
800 HIGHLANDER POINT DR
SUITE 204
FLOYDS KNOBS, IN 47119-9465
Phone: (812) 542-4921 Fax: (812) 949-5966
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 01, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KRISTOPHER ABELN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIN201176380
MEDICAIDKY7100160530
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 IN 01072908A

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2125 STATE ST STE 5,
NEW ALBANY, IN 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KRISTOPHER ABELN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION ST VINCENT SALEM
      911 N SHELBY ST
      SALEM, IN 47167
    • BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD
      1850 STATE ST
      NEW ALBANY, IN 47150
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BAPTIST HEALTH HOME CARE FLOYD
      1915 BONO RD
      NEW ALBANY, IN 47150

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