Stephen Wayne Abernathy, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Temple, TX

Stephen Wayne Abernathy, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Temple, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and his current practice location is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 724-2111.

Stephen Wayne Abernathy is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K3886) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1851389779.

Contact Information

Stephen Wayne Abernathy, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-5265
(254) 724-2111
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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen Wayne Abernathy
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience28 Years
Location2401 S 31st St, Temple, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Stephen Wayne Abernathy attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851389779
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931123411
  • Enrollment ID: I20060124000133

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Wayne Abernathy such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851389779NPI-NPPES
144316002MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery K3886 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - TempleTemple, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042130

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. Stephen Wayne Abernathy allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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. Stephen Wayne Abernathy 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
Stephen Wayne Abernathy, MD
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: (254) 724-2111
Stephen Wayne Abernathy, MD
2401 S 31st St,
Temple, TX 76508-5265

Ph: (254) 724-2111

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