Dr. Thomas Abel

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 53+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Thomas Abel, MD, is a Rheumatology specialist in Berkeley, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp, Eden Medical Center. Dr. Thomas Abel also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sutter Bay Medical Foundation, Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation. Dr. Thomas Abel accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (510) 204-8120 to request Dr. Thomas Abel the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2999 Regent St
Berkeley, CA 94705-2118

Phone 1: (510) 204-8120


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Thomas Abel
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9830371269
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Rheumatology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 53 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Thomas Abel graduated from medical school in 1971.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1871679399
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, October 27, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Thomas Abel

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas Abel has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 53 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
  • Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation


Practice Locations

2999 Regent St
Berkeley, CA 94705-2118
Phone: (510) 204-8120
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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