James Abernathy, MD
NPI 1427146539 · Family Medicine Physician · Morristown, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Abernathy, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Morristown, TN (NPI 1427146539).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427146539
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA0000001445 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
387 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 188 | $160 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 71 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 63 | $108 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 31 | $196 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 22 | $104 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 12 | $98 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2022-09-13
- Certified
- 2022-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Abernathy's NPI number?
- James Abernathy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427146539, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Abernathy's specialty?
- James Abernathy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Abernathy located?
- James Abernathy's practice location on file with NPPES is 908 W 4th North St, Morristown, TN 37814-3894.
- What is James Abernathy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Abernathy is (423) 736-9474.
- Does James Abernathy accept Medicare?
- James Abernathy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Abernathy's NPI active?
- Yes — James Abernathy's NPI (1427146539) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.