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JOHN F. ABESS MD
NPI 1578549523
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Charleston, SC

Active since December 21, 2005PECOS Enrolled
46C STATE ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29401(843) 577-0303 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About John F. Abess Md NPPES

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

JOHN F. ABESS MD (NPI 1578549523) is an individual psychiatry provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (7693) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578549523
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameJOHN F. ABESSCredential: MD
Location Address46C STATE STCharleston, SC 29401-2810
Mailing Address46c State StCharleston, SC 29401-2810 · (843) 577-0303
Phone(843) 577-0303
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 2007
✔ NPI 1578549523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 7693
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
46C STATE ST, Charleston, SC 29401
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid076937SC
Medicare UPINB91396SC

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)

John F. Abess Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8022283811
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111206000456
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 2

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.

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
220 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
220 services31 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29401 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

JOHN F ABESS MD PA
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
46C STATE ST
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
Charleston County (843) 577-0303

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Abess's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Abess is 1578549523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2005.

Where is John Abess located?

John Abess practices at 46C State St, Charleston, SC 29401. The listed phone number is (843) 577-0303.

What is John Abess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is John Abess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Abess is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Abess was last updated on November 2, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years 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.