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Rheumatology

Thomas Abel, MD

Works at hospitals in Sacramento, CA · California

Summary

Thomas Abel, MD (Rheumatology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Sacramento, CA. NPI 1871679399. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas Abel, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
55Years since medical school (graduated 1971)
MaleGender (as listed)
Regents of the Univ of CaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Thomas Abel work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas Abel at 1 hospital: University of California Davis Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Thomas Abel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Sacramento, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Thomas Abel's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Thomas Abel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas Abel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Thomas Abel offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Thomas Abel offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Thomas Abel?
(916) 734-2525, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Thomas Abel's NPI number?
1871679399. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Thomas Abel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas Abel at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Thomas Abel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas Abel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Regents of the Univ of Ca1,584 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Sacramento

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sacramento, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1971
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871679399
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians