David Michael Abel, D.O.

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

David Michael Abel is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Lancaster, PA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(717) 544-3517Lancaster, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

David Michael Abel, D.O. practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Lancaster, PA. Trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (class of 2011), he has been practicing for over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 183 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Lancaster15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 200dNPPES updated 2025-11-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2106 Harrisburg Pike Suite 301, Lancaster, PA 17601-2644

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.4%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)

Top 9% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

347

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

173

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

417

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $100k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 (+34%)64%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+18%)52%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
50%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+23%)45%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — 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 · 2011

    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 4, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in LancasterAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2011)

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With David Michael Abel

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

Schedule a virtual visit with David Michael Abel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Lancaster required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about David Michael Abel

NPI records show Dr. Abel as active with telehealth listed in Lancaster, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (717) 544-3517.

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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