Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Don Abernethy, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Commerce, GA

  • NPI 1013957844
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
70 Medical Center Dr
Commerce, GA 305291078
(706) 335-1000
fax (706) 335-7701
Additional location
2126 Hwy 81 North
Anderson, SC 29624
(864) 226-2660
fax (864) 226-2665
Mailing address
4416 Forest Dr, 2Nd Floor
Columbia, SC 292063104

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 25, 2019
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Georgia #39989 · South Carolina #16791
Medicaid
SC #167919

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013957844. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
607
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$69,707
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 258 230 $171
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 159 155 $117
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 153 138 $8
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 24 24 $205
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 13 13 $70

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Commerce Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
634
Patients
617
Total drug cost
$3,941
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 126 121 $297
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 79 76 $389
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 61 61 $716
Tramadol Hcl Generic 59 56 $106
Cephalexin Generic 46 45 $308
Naproxen Generic 39 39 $125
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 37 37 $203
Potassium Chloride Generic 32 30 $87
Azithromycin Generic 30 30 $156
Methocarbamol Generic 25 25 $89

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Don Abernethy's medical specialty?
Dr. Don Abernethy practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Commerce, GA.
Where does Dr. Don Abernethy practice?
Dr. Don Abernethy practices at 70 Medical Center Dr, Commerce, GA 305291078. Office phone: 7063351000.
What is Dr. Don Abernethy's NPI?
Dr. Don Abernethy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013957844, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Don Abernethy commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.