Joan L Abernethy, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Fort Worth, TX

Joan L Abernethy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Fort Worth, Texas. She went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice David A Nethery Md Pa and her current practice location is 6551 Harris Pkwy, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (817) 423-1800.

Joan L Abernethy is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K5322) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1871590471.

Contact Information

Joan L Abernethy, MD
6551 Harris Pkwy, Suite 200,
Fort Worth, TX 76132-6103
(817) 423-1800
(817) 510-0964

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoan L Abernethy
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location6551 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joan L Abernethy attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871590471
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/31/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305815184
  • Enrollment ID: I20040928001279

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joan L Abernethy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871590471NPI-NPPES
170396908MedicaidTX
170396902MedicaidTX
170396903MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology K5322 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
David A Nethery Md Pa85270178884

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joan L Abernethy allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDavid A Nethery Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740287994
PECOS PAC ID: 8527017888
Enrollment ID: O20050307000132

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joan L Abernethy is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joan L Abernethy, MD
6551 Harris Pkwy, Suite 200,
Fort Worth, TX 76132-6103

Ph: (817) 423-1800
Joan L Abernethy, MD
6551 Harris Pkwy, Suite 200,
Fort Worth, TX 76132-6103

Ph: (817) 423-1800

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