Don Abernethy, MD
NPI 1013957844 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Commerce, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Don Abernethy, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Commerce, GA (NPI 1013957844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013957844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16791 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
588 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 231 | $168 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 175 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 152 | $116 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 30 | $202 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$202 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 143 | 138 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 85 | 83 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 69 | 68 |
| Potassium Chloride | 60 | 58 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 53 | 50 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 51 | 50 |
| Methocarbamol | 41 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 420 Thomson CirAbbeville, SC 29620-5656Phone: (864) 366-5011Fax: (864) 366-3317
- 2126 Hwy 81 NorthAnderson, SC 29624Phone: (864) 226-2660Fax: (864) 226-2665
- 300 Ridge Medical Plaza RdEdgefield, SC 29824-4525Phone: (803) 637-3174Fax: (803) 637-0200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2026-05-11
- Certified
- 2026-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Don Abernethy's NPI number?
- Don Abernethy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013957844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Don Abernethy's specialty?
- Don Abernethy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Don Abernethy located?
- Don Abernethy's practice location on file with NPPES is 70 Medical Center Dr, Commerce, GA 30529-1078.
- What is Don Abernethy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Don Abernethy is (706) 335-1000.
- Does Don Abernethy accept Medicare?
- Don Abernethy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Don Abernethy's NPI active?
- Yes — Don Abernethy's NPI (1013957844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.