TODD ABEL, MD — NPI 1518946615 (Board-Certified Neurosurgeon (Brain, Cranial & Spine Surgeon) in KNOXVILLE, TN)

Plain-English Taxonomy Translation (207T00000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 207T00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 207T00000X translates in plain language to:
"Board-Certified Neurosurgeon (Brain, Cranial & Spine Surgeon)"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS)
When Patients Should Consult: Brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, spinal cord compression, herniated discs with motor weakness, hydrocephalus, or cranial CSF leaks.

CMS Medicare Utilization & Part D Prescribing Benchmarks

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with TODD ABEL, MD:

High-Volume Clinical Procedures & Diagnostics:

Microsurgical Craniotomy for Brain Tumors & Intracranial Aneurysm Clipping/Coiling
Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF) & Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Endoscopic Skull-Base Repair of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Rhinorrhea/Otorrhea
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt Placement for Hydrocephalus

Common Therapeutic & Prescribing Classes:

Dexamethasone (Cerebral Edema Reduction) & Levetiracetam (Seizure Prophylaxis)
Mannitol & Hypertonic Saline (Intracranial Pressure Management)

Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	1518946615 (NPI-1 Individual Practitioner)
Provider / Legal Name	TODD ABEL, MD
Plain-English Specialty	Board-Certified Neurosurgeon (Brain, Cranial & Spine Surgeon) NUCC Code: `207T00000X` (Neurological Surgery)
Certifying / Licensing Body	American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS)
Practice Location Address	1932 ALCOA HWY, STE 255, KNOXVILLE, TN, 379201527
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: 865-524-1869 \| Fax: 865-544-6533
Administrative Mailing Address	1932 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN, 379201527
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2006-01-17 \| Updated: 2007-07-08

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

1932 ALCOA HWY, STE 255, KNOXVILLE, TN, 379201527

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All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`207T00000X` — Neurological Surgery Plain English: Board-Certified Neurosurgeon (Brain, Cranial & Spine Surgeon)	State: TN \| License: 39594 \| Primary Taxonomy: Yes

TODD ABEL, MD (NPI #1518946615)