DR. DON L ABERNETHY JR. MD
NPI 1013957844
Emergency Medicine in Commerce, GA

Q: What is Don Abernethy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Don Abernethy is 1013957844. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Q: What is Don Abernethy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Don Abernethy was last updated on May 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled

70 MEDICAL CENTER DR, COMMERCE, GA 30529(706) 335-1000(706) 335-7701 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2026, Jul 25, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Don L Abernethy Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DON L ABERNETHY JR. MD (NPI 1013957844) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Commerce, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (39989) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013957844

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DON L ABERNETHY JR.Credential: MD

Location Address70 MEDICAL CENTER DRCommerce, GA 30529-1078

Mailing Address4416 Forest Dr Fl 2Columbia, SC 29206-3104 · (803) 782-4278 · Fax (803) 782-3445

Phone(706) 335-1000

Fax(706) 335-7701

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2026

✔ NPI 1013957844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 39989✔ Licensed in SC · 16791

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 16791 (SC)

70 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Commerce, GA 30529

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12126 Hwy 81 NorthAnderson, SC 29624 · Phone (864) 226-2660 · Fax (864) 226-2665

Location 2420 Thomson CirAbbeville, SC 29620-5656 · Phone (864) 366-5011 · Fax (864) 366-3317

Location 3300 Ridge Medical Plaza RdEdgefield, SC 29824-4525 · Phone (803) 637-3174 · Fax (803) 637-0200

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid167919SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Don L Abernethy Jr. Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

231 services212 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

175 services163 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

152 services142 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

30 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30529 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BJC MEDICAL EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, LLC

Emergency Medicine

70 MEDICAL CENTER DR, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
COMMERCE, GA 30529

Jackson County (706) 335-1000

HARMONY GROVE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS LLC

Emergency Medicine