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Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD

(Dr. Todd Abel, MD)

(124 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: spinal trauma, spine surgery procedures

1932 Alcoa Highway Building C, Suite 360
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 524-1869

Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD is affiliated with University Physicians' Association, Inc., The University of Tennessee Medical Center and Neurosurgical Associates, P.C..

Office Locations

Neurosurgical Associates, P.C.

110 Hospital Drive Suite G-50
Jefferson City, TN 37760

(865) 524-1869

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The University of Tennessee Medical Center

1932 Alcoa Highway Building C, Suite 360
Knoxville, TN 37920

(865) 524-1869

(865) 544-6533

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthrodesis

minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion

In 2023, Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD performed more arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), and minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

spine imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and spine imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

spine X-ray

X-rays

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

spine X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal decompression surgery, spine X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for neck X-ray, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	72
decompression surgery	83
doctor visit	513
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
neck surgery	33
nerve procedures	83
open surgery	12
spinal procedures	326
X-rays	121

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	82
decompression surgery	100
doctor visit	525
fracture surgery	19
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
neck surgery	36
nerve procedures	100
open surgery	19
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	447
X-rays	201

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	29
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	71
decompression surgery	93
doctor visit	515
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
neck surgery	25
nerve procedures	93
open surgery	13
revision surgery	16
spinal procedures	390
X-rays	185

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	19
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	62
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	458
fracture surgery	14
neck surgery	22
nerve procedures	54
open surgery	14
spinal procedures	313
X-rays	152

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	40
Less than 65	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	79
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	473
neck surgery	34
nerve procedures	68
spinal procedures	394
X-rays	211

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	21
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	79
decompression surgery	69
doctor visit	291
fracture surgery	15
neck surgery	34
nerve procedures	69
open surgery	15
spinal procedures	402
X-rays	204

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	11
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	78
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	327
neck surgery	30
nerve procedures	45
spinal procedures	325
X-rays	156

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	11
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	67
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	421
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
neck surgery	27
nerve procedures	54
spinal procedures	296
X-rays	132

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	11
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	61
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	288
joint surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	30
pelvic surgery	16
spinal procedures	296
X-rays	184

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	17
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	51
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	294
joint surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	39
pelvic surgery	13
spinal procedures	308
X-rays	215

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	146

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	12
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	63
decompression surgery	42
doctor visit	353
joint surgery	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	42
pelvic surgery	18
spinal procedures	289
X-rays	183

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	12
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jefferson City, TN were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	69
decompression surgery	61
doctor visit	405
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	27
nerve procedures	61
open surgery	14
pelvic surgery	15
revision surgery	14
spinal procedures	344
X-rays	176

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	301
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	80
85 and over	16
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	157

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Physicians' Association, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Medical Center

Neurosurgical Associates, P.C.

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 124 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jefferson City, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Todd B. Abel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
HT Medical, LLC	$8,209 NeoWave/Ti3D $6,360	Ti3D Cervical and Lumbar $1,125	$724
HD LifeSciences LLC	$2,000 $2,000
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,688 S7 $1,257	O-ARM-Spine $259	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $84	MazorX - Renaissance $41	O-ARM-ST $20	Other $27
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,370 Spine $988	EXPEDIUM $210	MISLATERAL $162	BRAINLAB $11
Stryker Corporation	$375 CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $318	SPINEMAP $57
Other	$916 Enabling Technologies - NIM, NAV, Power $183	TITAN NANOLOCK $156	BARRICAID ACD (ANNULAR CLOSURE DEVICE) $71	CellerateRx $59	GoPLF! Posterior Lateral Fusion System $47	Other $401

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,485
Food and Beverage	$2,609
Travel and Lodging	$2,463
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000

Biography

Dr. Todd Abel is a specialist in neurosurgery. He works in Knoxville, TN and Jefferson City, TN. Patient ratings for Dr. Abel average 5.0 stars (out of 5). In his practice, he is particularly interested in spinal trauma and neurosurgery. He is affiliated with the University Physicians' Association, Inc. and The University of Tennessee Medical Center. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University for his residency.