Dr. Mark Abel, MD
Infectious Disease Specialist
,Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist
,Occupational Medicine Specialist
Bangor, ME
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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Abel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abel typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abel typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Abel performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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 here.
Also known as:
- Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
- Arm central line
CPT Codes:
- 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Unknown
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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 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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, Me, Mid Coast 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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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