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Who is Dr. Abel, Hospitalist in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. David Abel, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Anchorage, AK with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abel’s office at (907) 260-4468.
What languages does Dr. Abel speak?
Dr. Abel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Abel treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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.
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
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Abel perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. David Abel may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abel's office.
Does Dr. Abel accept my insurance?
Dr. Abel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (907) 260-4468 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abel accept in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Abel in Anchorage, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareOregon
Chevron
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Alaska
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abel's office located?
What is Dr. Abel's NPI number?An 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 1598151797.
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. David Abel's specialty?
Dr. Abel is a Hospitalist near Anchorage, AK. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Abel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Abel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Abel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Central Peninsula Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is David Abel accepting new patients in Anchorage, AK?
Yes, Dr. David Abel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Abel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abel's office at (907) 260-4468 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Abel?
Please contact Dr. Abel's office at (907) 260-4468 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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