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Ophthalmology

Joan L. Abernethy, MD

Sees patients in Fort Worth, TX · Texas

Summary

Joan L. Abernethy, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Fort Worth, TX. NPI 1871590471. 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 Joan L. 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
David a Nethery MD PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Joan L. Abernethy see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Fort Worth, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joan L. Abernethy's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Joan L. Abernethy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joan L. 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 Joan L. Abernethy's NPI number?
1871590471. 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 Joan L. Abernethy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • David a Nethery MD PA5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Fort Worth

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871590471
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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