Joseph Abel, PA
NPI 1588233019 · Physician Assistant · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Abel, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1588233019).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588233019
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 328275 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
556 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 343 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 213 | $52 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$76 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 420 | 111 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 146 | 62 |
| Methocarbamol | 103 | 65 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 86 | 34 |
| Methylprednisolone | 75 | 69 |
| Baclofen | 62 | 15 |
| Celecoxib | 45 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$360 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-06-19
- Last updated
- 2021-09-07
- Certified
- 2021-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Abel's NPI number?
- Joseph Abel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588233019, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Abel's specialty?
- Joseph Abel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Abel located?
- Joseph Abel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433-8107.
- What is Joseph Abel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Abel is (985) 875-2828.
- Does Joseph Abel accept Medicare?
- Joseph Abel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Abel's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Abel's NPI (1588233019) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.