2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1518946615 MD
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TODD ABEL, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
62
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
66.7047/100
▼ 16 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$5.1K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TODD ABEL, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 62 claims across 43 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 66.7047/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $5.1K across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TODD ABEL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 66.7047 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TODD ABEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TODD ABEL, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/17/2006

NPI 1518946615

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

62 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

MIPS final score

66.7047/100 16.39529999999999% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

1. Neurological Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurological Surgery Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TODD ABEL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
66.7047/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 66.7047/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%66.7%
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 66.7047/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

TODD ABEL, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider practicing in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518946615. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

TODD ABEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1932 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920, with a listed phone of (865) 524-1869. NPI 1518946615 was issued on 01/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABEL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 62 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $380 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 66.7047/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 33.3333, Cost 74.849), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1932 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Provider Details

NPI 1518946615
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

66.7047
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
33.3333
Quality
74.849
Cost
77
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TODD ABEL, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CHAMPION PHYSICAL THERAPY LLC HALLS
KNOXVILLE, TN
NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES PC
KNOXVILLE, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for TODD ABEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.1K

Largest payer

HT Medical, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

62
Total Claims
$380
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
62
Total Day Supply
705
Generic Drug Cost
$364

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Diazepam
20
Methylprednisolone
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How TODD ABEL, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

TODD ABEL, MD's 62 claims are below the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABEL.

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TODD ABEL, MD's specialty?
TODD ABEL, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does TODD ABEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TODD ABEL, MD wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $380 in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
What is TODD ABEL, MD's Medicare quality score?
TODD ABEL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 66.7047/100 (Quality: 33.3333, Cost: 74.849). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TODD ABEL, MD located?
TODD ABEL, MD is located at 1932 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37920. Phone: (865) 524-1869.
What is TODD ABEL, MD's NPI number?
TODD ABEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518946615, issued on 01/17/2006.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TODD ABEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TODD ABEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diazepam, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TODD ABEL, MD accept Medicare?
TODD ABEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TODD ABEL, MD's credentials?
TODD ABEL, MD's NPI is 1518946615 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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