THOMAS W. ABERNATHY, JR. M.D. – NPI #1538105697
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

THOMAS ABERNATHY, JR. is a physician located in CATONSVILLE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538105697 to THOMAS ABERNATHY, JR. on June 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Aug 08, 2014. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for THOMAS ABERNATHY, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS W. ABERNATHY, JR.

NPI Number
1538105697
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS W. ABERNATHY, JR.
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
700 GEIPE RD
SUITE 230
CATONSVILLE, MD 21228-4147
Phone: (410) 247-7500 Fax: (410) 737-8424
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for THOMAS ABERNATHY, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMD008505700
Taxonomy Code(s)

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Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 MD D0061137

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
THOMAS ABERNATHY, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT AGNES HOSPITAL
      900 CATON AVENUE
      BALTIMORE, MD 21229

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