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Todd Abel, MD is a healthcare provider in Knoxville, TN specializing in neurosurgery. Todd trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. Todd is also listed as specializing in neurological surgery. Medicare claims data shows Todd provided 795 services to 632 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (865) 524-1869
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
795 services · 632 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
70 |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure | Procedure | 61783 |
39 |
| Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63052 |
26 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
26 |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
26 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
23 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | Procedure | 22552 |
20 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
13 |
| Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 63685 |
12 |
| Removal of spine bone for insertion of neurostimulator electrode plate in spine | Procedure | 63655 |
12 |
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 neurosurgery specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other neurosurgery specialists in Knoxville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Abel specialize in?
Dr. Abel is a neurosurgery in Knoxville, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “NEUROSURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Abel located?
Dr. Abel is listed at 1932 ALCOA HWY STE 255, Knoxville, TN 37920. 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 (865) 524-1869. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Abel?
Dr. Abel's National Provider Identifier is 1518946615. 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 Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Abel have?
Dr. Abel has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, 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 procedures including insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, computer-assisted spinal procedure and partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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