Active NPI 1851389779 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Wayne Abernathy , MD

Surgery • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Abernathy, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Abernathy delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 S 31ST ST.

Dr. Abernathy is affiliated with Scott And White Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, repair of groin hernia using an endoscope, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2401 S 31st St

Temple, TX 765085265

Telephone 2547242111

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scott & White Clinic Facility NPI 1962468355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Temple, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +12.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

46 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Abernathy (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Temple Specialty Average (17.8 Years) 17.8 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	102	$142.00	$62.79
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	15	15	$1375.00	$438.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$85.00	$33.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	80	$144.68	$62.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	49	$209.00	$94.08
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	18	18	$1319.44	$424.17
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$1917.00	$596.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	198	140	$210.48	$94.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	30	$142.00	$63.96
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	18	18	$1354.17	$413.83
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$1917.00	$559.16
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	11	11	$1518.00	$501.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	161	134	$209.00	$96.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	148	111	$143.69	$65.11
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	22	22	$1917.00	$607.42
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	19	19	$1447.37	$482.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	61	$209.00	$78.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$210.00	$75.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	19	$142.00	$51.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$210.00	$74.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	43	$209.00	$74.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	39	$142.00	$50.16
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	17	17	$1651.94	$562.52
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$1170.00	$168.45
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1917.00	$624.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	352	173	$201.00	$101.62
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	61	61	$197.00	$97.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	45	$142.00	$48.35
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	50	50	$140.00	$69.11
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	36	$267.00	$133.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	22	$209.00	$76.57
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	15	$139.00	$71.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	190	99	$201.00	$98.40
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	127	85	$139.00	$67.79
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	63	62	$197.00	$98.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	30	$142.00	$49.22
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	28	$267.00	$132.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$209.00	$76.31
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$140.00	$70.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-01

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX K3886

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

144316002 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St Bldg, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242663

Scott And White Clinic

1815 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765046728

Phone: 2547242111

Scott And White Clinic

810 W U Ave, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242585

Scott And White Clinic

239 W Business, Copperas Cove, TX 765222912

Phone: 2545429000

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242459

Scott And White Clinic

1605 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2542150100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Christina Karimi , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003066796

Physician Assistant

Jessica Lehman , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003114562

Physical Therapist

Dr. John David Seno , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1003178146

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicholas Smith , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003188699

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Barry Chamberlin , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003203951

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kamia Scroggins Fasheun , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003421744

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 16, 2019

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765085265 (Tel: 2547242111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 16, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752844658 (Tel: 2547242111)

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NPI Profile Active February 27, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 27, 2008

Registered at 1665 ANTILLEY RD, SUITE 150, ABILENE, TX 796065265 (Tel: 3257935180)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 27, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 5409, ABILENE, TX 796085409 (Tel: 3257935180)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 27, 2008

Recorded as STEPHEN ABERNATHY, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 27, 2008

Surgery (License #K3886 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 13, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851389779

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 13, 2005

Last Update: September 01, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752844658

Phone: 2547242111

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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