Abel Ernesto Tello, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Abel Ernesto Tello is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in St Louis Park, MN with over 25 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(952) 993-3123St Louis Park, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Abel Ernesto Tello, M.D. runs an independent nephrologist practice in St Louis Park, MN. A George Washington University School of Medicine graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 99 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in St Louis Park25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3692dNPPES updated 2016-04-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3931 Louisiana Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55426-5000

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.45%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)

1.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.5%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Minnesota

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

138

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

136

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

829

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $114k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
40%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+16%)38%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

8170 33rd Ave S Po Box 1309 Mail Stop 21110q, Minneapolis, MN 55425-4516

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Abel Ernesto Tello

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Abel Ernesto Tello for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to St Louis Park required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Abel Ernesto Tello

Dr. Tello is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St Louis Park, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (952) 993-3123.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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