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Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Louisville School of Medicine (2004)
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, shoulder problems, and more.
1919 State Street Suite 104
New Albany, IN 47150

Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD is a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health and BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC.

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Office Locations

1919 State Street Suite 104
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-2663
(812) 981-7285
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2125 State Street Suite 5
New Albany, IN 47150
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Some issues Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

total shoulder replacement

In 2023, Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD performed more total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Top 25%

By Volume:

shoulder surgery

By Affordability:

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
arthroscopic shoulder debridement
hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care
joint X-ray
knee X-ray
shoulder arthroplasty
shoulder arthroscopy
shoulder debridement
shoulder reconstruction
shoulder replacement
shoulder surgery
total joint replacement
total shoulder replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD performed more shoulder surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder debridement, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), joint X-ray, knee X-ray, shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder debridement, shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement, shoulder surgery, total joint replacement, and total shoulder replacement 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. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 89
doctor visit 392
injections 89

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 35
doctor visit 231
injections 35
musculoskeletal imaging 17
X-rays 17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 159
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 23
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2013

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2014 were aspiration, injections, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 79
doctor visit 484
fracture surgery 13
hip imaging 24
hospital care 55
injections 79
inpatient care 55
joint surgery 25
lower extremity surgery 13
musculoskeletal imaging 42
open surgery 13
pelvic imaging 12
reconstructive surgery 25
upper extremity surgery 12
X-rays 54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 288
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 44
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 28
Dementia 15
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2015 were aspiration, injections, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 99
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 13
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 541
hip imaging 19
hospital care 73
injections 99
inpatient care 73
joint surgery 55
minimally invasive procedures 39
musculoskeletal imaging 37
open surgery 14
reconstructive surgery 16
tendon surgery 14
upper extremity surgery 69
X-rays 37

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 260
Female 464
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 702
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 300
From 75 to 84 164
85 and over 104
Less than 65 156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 133
decompression surgery 14
doctor visit 521
fracture surgery 27
hospital care 52
injections 133
inpatient care 52
joint surgery 71
lower extremity surgery 27
minimally invasive procedures 37
musculoskeletal imaging 55
open surgery 28
reconstructive surgery 34
tendon surgery 13
upper extremity surgery 69
X-rays 55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 148
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 352
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 39
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2016

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 27
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 34
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2017 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 143
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 22
decompression surgery 11
doctor visit 640
fracture surgery 12
hospital care 51
injections 143
inpatient care 51
joint surgery 89
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 53
musculoskeletal imaging 42
reconstructive surgery 36
upper extremity surgery 89
X-rays 42

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 395
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 175
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 48
Less than 65 83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 35
Dementia 14
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2018 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 260
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 32
decompression surgery 15
doctor visit 745
hospital care 53
injections 260
inpatient care 53
joint surgery 102
minimally invasive procedures 71
musculoskeletal imaging 42
open surgery 15
reconstructive surgery 31
tendon surgery 15
upper extremity surgery 117
X-rays 42

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 183
Female 312
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 478
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 226
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 59
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 33
Dementia 13
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2019 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 258
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 23
doctor visit 703
fracture surgery 12
hospital care 46
injections 258
inpatient care 46
joint surgery 71
lower extremity surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 43
musculoskeletal imaging 44
reconstructive surgery 28
upper extremity surgery 71
X-rays 44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 165
Female 291
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 441
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 237
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 59
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2019

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 34
Dementia 11
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2020 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 204
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 13
doctor visit 605
hospital care 27
injections 204
inpatient care 27
joint surgery 59
minimally invasive procedures 27
musculoskeletal imaging 53
reconstructive surgery 32
upper extremity surgery 59
X-rays 53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 231
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 363
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 173
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 35
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2020

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 200
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 14
doctor visit 622
hospital care 22
injections 200
inpatient care 22
joint surgery 73
minimally invasive procedures 29
musculoskeletal imaging 53
reconstructive surgery 44
upper extremity surgery 73
X-rays 53

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 173
Female 245
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 400
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 219
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 44
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2021

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 162
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 13
doctor visit 518
hospital care 25
injections 162
inpatient care 25
joint surgery 65
minimally invasive procedures 33
musculoskeletal imaging 27
reconstructive surgery 32
upper extremity surgery 65
X-rays 27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 148
Female 214
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 345
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 30
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in New Albany, IN were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration 151
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 18
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 545
fracture surgery 16
hip imaging 21
hospital care 44
injections 151
inpatient care 44
joint surgery 67
lower extremity surgery 16
minimally invasive procedures 41
musculoskeletal imaging 41
open surgery 17
pelvic imaging 12
reconstructive surgery 30
tendon surgery 14
upper extremity surgery 69
X-rays 42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD.

Gender
Male 141
Female 231
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 356
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 96
85 and over 44
Less than 65 64
65 to 74 168

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 10
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2004. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 297 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristopher Todd Abeln, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Albany, IN. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Linvatec Corporation $35,563 Linvatec Shoulder Arthroscopy
$24,008 		BioBrace 23mm
$9,752 		LIVATEC KNEE PRESERVATION SYSTEM
$1,693 		Hall Power
$110
Alpha Orthopedic Systems $8,011 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY
$1,255 		ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY
$339 		ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES
$84
$6,333
Arthrex, Inc. $5,268 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY
$903 		ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY
$823 		ARTHROPLASTY IMPLANTS ANATOMIC TOTAL SHOULDER ECLIPSE
$98
$3,444
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. $3,243 Zilretta
$3,243
Medacta USA, Inc. $1,349 MECTA
$975 		Primary Shoulder
$294 		AMIStem
$80
Other $5,459 SYNVISC-ONE
$816 		Prolia
$232 		Osteoarthritis of the knee
$223 		Tymlos
$194 		IMAGE 1 S
$150 		Other
$3,844
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $32,815
Education $9,344
Travel and Lodging $8,036
Food and Beverage $7,909
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $790

Biography

Dr. Kristopher Abeln works as an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He is especially interested in platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Abeln is affiliated with Baptist Health Floyd and Baptist Health. He studied medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Patient reviews placed Dr. Abeln at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inNew Albany, IN as reported by Baptist Health.

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