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Family Practice

Gerard F. Abess, MD

Works at hospitals in Glens Falls, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Gerard F. Abess, MD is a family doctor at 3 Irongate Ctr, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Phone: (518) 793-4409. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gerard F. Abess had 367 Original Medicare patients and 5,974 services. NPI 1467452441. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 3 Irongate Ctr, Glens Falls, NY 12801 · Directions
  • Phone: (518) 793‑4409
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Glens Falls Hospital
  • Group practice: Irongate Family Practice Associates PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gerard F. Abess, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Gerard F. Abess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerard F. Abess accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Gerard F. Abess see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 367 Original Medicare patients and 5,974 services for Gerard F. Abess. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gerard F. Abess's NPI number?
1467452441. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Gerard F. Abess, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients367
Services billed to Medicare5,974
Different services or procedures91
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)550 services
  2. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)416 services
  3. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)392 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)363 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)330 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%

Hospitals where Gerard F. Abess works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gerard F. Abess at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330191

Practice locations

Addresses where Gerard F. Abess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gerard F. Abess as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Irongate Family Practice Associates PLLC27 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Glens Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Glens Falls, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Irongate Family Practice Associates PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1467452441
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians