John Abess, MD
NPI 1578549523 · Psychiatry Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Abess, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1578549523).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578549523
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7693 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
440 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 220 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 220 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$81 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 58 |
| Alprazolam | 57 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 44 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 41 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 39 |
| Lamotrigine | 30 |
| Bupropion Hcl | 30 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 28 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-21
- Last updated
- 2007-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Abess's NPI number?
- John Abess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578549523, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Abess's specialty?
- John Abess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Abess located?
- John Abess's practice location on file with NPPES is 46c State St, Charleston, SC 29401-2810.
- What is John Abess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Abess is (843) 577-0303.
- Does John Abess accept Medicare?
- John Abess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Abess's NPI active?
- Yes — John Abess's NPI (1578549523) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.