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Dr. Mark Abel, MD

Bangor, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bangor, ME?

    Dr. Mark Abel, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Abel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abel’s office at (207) 973-4377.

    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 Infectious Disease 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C
    • Long-term Hepatitis C
    • Persistent Hepatitis C
    • Hep C

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M868X7: Other osteomyelitis, ankle and foot
    • M868X8: Other osteomyelitis, other site

    Also known as:

    • Infectious and Parasitic Disease
    • Infectious Disease
    • Parasitic Disease
    • Communicable Diseases
    • Parasitic Infections
    • Contagious Diseases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Which procedures does Dr. Abel perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Abel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-4377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abel accept in Bangor, ME?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Abel's office located?

    Dr. Mark Abel's Primary Practice

    1 Northeast Dr

    Bangor, ME 04401

    (207) 973-4377

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    Dr. Mark Abel's Practice 2

    33 Whiting Hill Rd

    Brewer, ME 04412

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    Dr. Mark Abel's Practice 3

    489 State St

    Bangor, ME 04401

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    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 1922483718.

    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. Mark Abel's specialty?

    Dr. Abel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bangor, ME.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Abel to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Abel is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Mark Abel accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Abel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Abel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abel's office at (207) 973-4377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mark Abel?

    Please contact Dr. Abel's office at (207) 973-4377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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