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Who is Dr. Abel, Urologist in Madison, WI?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Abel?
Dr. Edwin Abel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Abel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bladder Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, Prostate Cancer, Robotic Prostatectomy, Testicular Cancer, Urologic Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Madison, WI community, Dr. Abel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Abel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
Is Dr. Abel board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Edwin Abel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
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 Urologist like Dr. Abel typically treat?
As an Urologist, 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:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
- Kidney and Ureter Problem
- Renal and Ureteral Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
- N289: Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Urologic Cancer
- Genitourinary Cancer
- Urinary System Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C689: Malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Abel typically perform?
As an Urologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
- Intravesical Chemotherapy
- Bladder Drug Instillation
- Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Ablation of Kidney Tumor
- Kidney Tumor RFA
- Percutaneous Renal Ablation
- Kidney Cancer Ablation
- Radiofrequency Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 50592: Ablation, 1 or more renal tumor(s), percutaneous, unilateral, radiofrequency
Does Dr. Abel accept my insurance?
Dr. Abel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 263-1530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abel accept in Madison, WI?
Dr. Abel in Madison, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abel's office located?
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:
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 1083800510.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abel