Burton Abel, OD
NPI 1932159555 · Optometrist · Buckhannon, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Burton Abel, OD is a Optometrist provider in Buckhannon, WV (NPI 1932159555).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932159555
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1024-OD (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
366 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 178 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 27 | $105 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 20 | $33 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 18 | $37 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 15 | $97 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 125 | 30 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 67 | 45 |
| Timolol Maleate | 36 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 31 | 20 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 22 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 19 | 14 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2020-10-08
- Certified
- 2020-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Burton Abel's NPI number?
- Burton Abel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932159555, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Burton Abel's specialty?
- Burton Abel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Burton Abel located?
- Burton Abel's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 S Kanawha St, Buckhannon, WV 26201-2320.
- What is Burton Abel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Burton Abel is (304) 460-7326.
- Does Burton Abel accept Medicare?
- Burton Abel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Burton Abel's NPI active?
- Yes — Burton Abel's NPI (1932159555) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.