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Family Practice

John H. Abernethy, MD

Sees patients in Gainesville, FL · Florida

Summary

John H. Abernethy, MD (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Gainesville, FL. NPI 1285676122. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John H. Abernethy, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
University Of Florida College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does John H. Abernethy see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Gainesville, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John H. Abernethy's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty, and also Hospice/Palliative Care.
Does John H. Abernethy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John H. Abernethy accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is John H. Abernethy's NPI number?
1285676122. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where John H. Abernethy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John H. Abernethy as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc45 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Gainesville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, FL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Florida College Of Medicine
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285676122
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians