Dr. Christopher Abel, MD

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, Occupational Medicine Specialist

Dallas, TX

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Abel, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist in Dallas, TX?

Dr. Christopher Abel, MD is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Abel graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Internal Medicine. Dr. Abel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abel’s office at (972) 560-2667.

Where did Dr. Abel go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Internal Medicine | University Tx Med School San Antonio | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

Is Dr. Abel board certified as a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. Christopher Abel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

What languages does Dr. Abel speak?

Dr. Abel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abel typically treat?

As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abel diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Abel. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Routine Adult Health Checkup
Health Checkup
Adult physical exam
Annual wellness visit for adults
General adult medical exam

ICD-10 Codes:

Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

What procedures does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abel typically perform?

As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Abel may include:

Please contact Dr. Abel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Abel accept my insurance?

Dr. Abel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 560-2667 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Abel accept in Dallas, TX?

Dr. Abel in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation

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Where is Dr. Abel's office located?

Dr. Christopher Abel's Primary Practice

12200 Preston Rd

Dallas, TX 75230

(972) 560-2667

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What hospitals are Dr. Abel affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Abel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas,Dallas, TX

Ranked Hysterectomy

Aspen Valley Hospital,Aspen, CO

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

What is Dr. Abel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Abel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386711521.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abel?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abel

What is Dr. Christopher Abel's specialty?

Dr. Abel is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist near Dallas, TX.

What does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist do?

Public health and general preventive medicine emphasize the promotion of health, disease prevention, and the management of community health for specific populations. Practitioners in this field integrate population-based public health expertise with an understanding of clinical practices aimed at primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention across diverse settings.

Is Dr. Christopher Abel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Abel is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Aspen Valley Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

When to see a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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