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- 295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
About Dr. Abel
Scott D. Abel, MD is a healthcare provider in Lowell, MA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Scott trained at New York Medical College, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Scott provided 1,330 services to 1,278 patients. The services billed most often include complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity, ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1124020201.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (978) 937-6699
- Email not available
Practice Locations
295 VARNUM AVE
Lowell, MA 01854
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,330 services · 1,278 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
188 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
163 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
133 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
119 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
87 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
72 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
60 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
54 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
52 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
48 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Lowell 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Abel specialize in?
Dr. Abel is a radiologist in Lowell, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Abel located?
Dr. Abel is listed at 295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Abel's phone number?
The number on file is (978) 937-6699. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Abel?
Dr. Abel's National Provider Identifier is 1124020201. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Abel go to medical school?
Dr. Abel attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Abel have?
Dr. Abel has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Abel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Abel performs imaging including complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Abel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Abel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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