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General Surgery

Michel B. Aboutanos, MD

Works at hospitals in Mechanicsville, VA · Richmond, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Michel B. Aboutanos, MD is a general surgeon at 1001 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298. Phone: (804) 828-7929. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michel B. Aboutanos had 97 Original Medicare patients and 189 services. NPI 1518040682. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michel B. Aboutanos, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michel B. Aboutanos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michel B. Aboutanos accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Michel B. Aboutanos see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 189 services for Michel B. Aboutanos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michel B. Aboutanos's NPI number?
1518040682. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Michel B. Aboutanos, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients97
Services billed to Medicare189
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)45 services
  2. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)34 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)23 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Anxiety43%

Hospitals where Michel B. Aboutanos works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michel B. Aboutanos at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michel B. Aboutanos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michel B. Aboutanos as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • MCV Associated Physicians1,807 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Richmond

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richmond, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in MCV Associated Physicians

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518040682
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians