Joan Abernethy, MD
NPI 1871590471 · Ophthalmology Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joan Abernethy, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1871590471).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871590471
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K5322 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,099 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 919 | $120 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 401 | $24 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 394 | $84 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 248 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 244 | $60 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 220 | $479 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 506 | 152 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 280 | 89 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 119 | 38 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 79 | 33 |
| Timolol Maleate | 77 | 23 |
| Travoprost | 54 | 13 |
| Cyclosporine | 53 | 20 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$419 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-28
- Last updated
- 2013-05-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joan Abernethy's NPI number?
- Joan Abernethy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871590471, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joan Abernethy's specialty?
- Joan Abernethy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joan Abernethy located?
- Joan Abernethy's practice location on file with NPPES is 6551 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76132-6103.
- What is Joan Abernethy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joan Abernethy is (817) 423-1800.
- Does Joan Abernethy accept Medicare?
- Joan Abernethy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joan Abernethy's NPI active?
- Yes — Joan Abernethy's NPI (1871590471) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.