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Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of Bologna Faculty of Medicine

4002 Garth Road Suite 120
Baytown, TX 77521

(281) 628-7240

Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD is an endocrinologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of Bologna Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Astrana Health, MANISHA CHANDALIA, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and HPN.

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann

2020 Nasa Parkway Suite 218
Houston, TX 77058

(281) 724-1231

(281) 724-1180

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Memorial Hermann

4002 Garth Road Suite 120
Baytown, TX 77521

(281) 628-7240

(281) 428-4044

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HPN

4201 Garth Road Suite 313
Baytown, TX 77521

(281) 628-7240

(281) 428-4044

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In The News

“"The implication from our study is that if a person has this gene variation, then - without waiting for the development of insulin resistance - he or she should be encouraged to follow lifestyle...”—"Gene Variant May Predict Type 2 Diabetes Risk", Fox News, March 2015

“Sugar gets locked out of cells and floods the bloodstream, damaging organs like the liver and heart, says endocrinologist Nicola Abate, M.D., of the University of Texas.”—"Diabetes a growing threat to young and slim", NBC News, November 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2023

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

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A1C test

In 2012, Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD performed more A1C test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	306

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	75
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	73
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	354

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	74
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	415

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	11
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	74
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	363

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	69
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	357

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	30
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	73
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	65
doctor visit	237
lab tests	65
preventive care	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	38
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	11
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	75
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	153
doctor visit	528
lab tests	153
preventive care	153

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	38
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	15
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	75
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	219
doctor visit	557
lab tests	219
preventive care	219

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	11
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	72
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	277
doctor visit	646
lab tests	277
preventive care	277

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	12
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	73
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

diabetes management	178
doctor visit	397
lab tests	178
preventive care	178

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	154
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	29
85 and over	5
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	66
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD graduated from University of Bologna Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Bologna Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Houston Methodist

Memorial Hermann

Astrana Health

MANISHA CHANDALIA

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

HPN

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, United Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nicola Iginio Abate, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare Advantage

Employers Health Network

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

United Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$125,079 STEGLATRO $70,339	JANUMET XR $24,519	JANUVIA $13,379	NON-PRODUCT $4,848	VYTORIN $3,530	Other $8,464
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$13,542 BRILINTA $5,194	CRESTOR $4,229	FARXIGA $2,694	BYDUREON $565	BYDUREON PEN $89	Other $772
Allergan Inc.	$8,911 OZURDEX $8,911
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$7,995 INVOKANA $7,966	INVOKAMET $29
Amarin Pharma Inc.	$6,400 Vascepa $6,400
Other	$31,083 JUXTAPID $4,785	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $3,952	NATPARA $3,809	Saxenda $2,984	GATTEX $2,000	Other $13,553

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$123,005
Consulting Fee	$27,836
Travel and Lodging	$19,704
Food and Beverage	$16,183
Honoraria	$6,000
Other	$283

Biography

Dr. Nicola Abate is an adult endocrinology specialist in Baytown, TX and Houston, TX. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Astrana Health, and Houston Methodist. He can accept WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Memorial Hermann, Dr. Abate is currently accepting new patients at his office in Baytown, TX. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dr. Abate attended medical school at the University of Bologna Faculty of Medicine. He is conversant in Italian.