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Active NPI 1588233019 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Joseph Michael Abel , PA

Physician Assistant • Covington, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Joseph Abel, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Covington, LA. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Joseph Abel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 OCHSNER BLVD.

Joseph Abel is affiliated with Ochsner Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 Ochsner Blvd

Covington, LA 704338107

Telephone 9858752828
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Rcoa Imaging Service Facility NPI 1083645527

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Covington, LA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 10.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Covington, LA (1565 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
26.9% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Abel (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Covington Specialty Average (10.5 Years) 10.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
343 221 $286.95 $75.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
213 164 $201.39 $51.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-09-07
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License LA 328275

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ochsner Clinic Llc

1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 701212429

Phone: 5048423000

Ochsner Clinic Llc

1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 701212429

Phone: 5048423470

Ochsner Clinic Llc

71380 Hwy 21, Covington, LA 704337245

Phone: 9856613534

Ochsner Clinic Llc

1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 704338107

Phone: 9858752828

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Patricia Guidry , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003819152

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1023075488

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kathleen Singh , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043076672

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Smita Patel , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1043203615

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Charles Dicorte , MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1043271612

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Chris Theodossiou , MD

Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

NPI 1063458438

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2021

Registered at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701212429 (Tel: 5048424000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 07, 2021

Recorded as JOSEPH ABEL, PA

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #328275 in LA)

NPI Profile Active June 19, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 19, 2021

Registered at 1000 OCHSNER BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 704338107 (Tel: 9858752828)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 19, 2021

Registered at 1000 OCHSNER BLVD, COVINGTON, LA 704338107

👤
Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 19, 2021

Recorded as JOSEPH ABEL

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 19, 2021

Physician Assistant

🟢
Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 19, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1588233019
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 19, 2021
Last Update: September 07, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1514 Jefferson Hwy

New Orleans, LA 701212429

Phone: 5048424000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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