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Active NPI 1871590471 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Joan L Abernethy , MD

Ophthalmology • Fort Worth, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joan Abernethy, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Fort Worth, TX. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1997, Dr. Abernethy delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6551 HARRIS PKWY.

Dr. Abernethy is affiliated with David A Nethery Md Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6551 Harris Pkwy
Suite 200

Fort Worth, TX 761326103

Telephone 8174231800
Fax 8175100964
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 David A. Nethery, M.d., P.a. Facility NPI 1740287994

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Fort Worth, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
29 Yrs +4.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
49 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Worth, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
80.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Abernethy (29 Years) 29 Yrs
Fort Worth Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
919 844 $235.00 $119.65
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
401 148 $300.00 $23.99
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
394 259 $155.00 $84.38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
248 238 $300.00 $34.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
244 226 $160.00 $60.17
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
220 120 $3500.00 $479.39
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
195 108 $2000.00 $291.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
149 149 $275.00 $141.82
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface
111 54 $3000.00 $1009.57
92134 Imaging of retina
71 65 $300.00 $38.00
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
51 30 $2000.00 $192.33
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
32 27 $90.00 $25.99
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
30 16 $3500.00 $649.43
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
21 21 $75.00 $10.02
92250 Photography of the retina
13 13 $150.00 $33.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX K5322

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
170396908 (TX)
Medicaid State Provider ID
170396902 (TX)
Medicaid State Provider ID
170396903 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

David A Nethery Md Pa

6551 Harris Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 761326104

Phone: 8174231800204

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1205218104

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1275582884

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1427589514

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1548264443

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Scott Zhou , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1770102287

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1831196088

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 31, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 31, 2013

Registered at 6551 HARRIS PKWY, SUITE 200, FORT WORTH, TX 761326103 (Tel: 8174231800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 31, 2013

Registered at 6551 HARRIS PKWY, SUITE 200, FORT WORTH, TX 761326103 (Tel: 8174231800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 31, 2013

Recorded as JOAN ABERNETHY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 31, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #K5322 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871590471
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 28, 2005
Last Update: May 31, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6551 Harris Pkwy, Suite 200

Fort Worth, TX 761326103

Phone: 8174231800

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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