MICHAEL E. ABEL M.D. – NPI #1447253380
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

MICHAEL ABEL is a colon & rectal surgeon located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447253380 to MICHAEL ABEL on May 24, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Jun 05, 2008. 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 MICHAEL ABEL below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL E. ABEL

NPI Number
1447253380
Enumeration Date

(more than 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL E. ABEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3838 CALIFORNIA ST
RM 616
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-1508
Phone: (415) 668-0411 Fax: (415) 668-6352
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL ABEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00G387070
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 CA G38707

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Additional Information

Education
CLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1977
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
MICHAEL ABEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER - MISSION BERNAL
      3555 CESAR CHAVEZ
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
    • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER- VAN NESS CAMPUS
      1101 VAN NESS AVENUE
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
    • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
      601 DUBOCE AVENUE
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
    • SUTTER LAKESIDE HOSPITAL
      5176 HILL ROAD EAST
      LAKEPORT, CA 95453

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