Dr. William B Abernethy
Interventional Cardiology in Asheville, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William B Abernethy III, MD, is an Interventional Cardiology specialist in Asheville, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Bowman Gray School Of Medicine Of Wake Forest University in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Interventional Cardiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Medwest Haywood, Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Park Ridge Health, Medwest Swain, The Mcdowell Hospital. Dr. William B Abernethy also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Mission Medical Associates Inc. Dr. William B Abernethy accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 274-6000 to request Dr. William B Abernethy the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
William B Abernethy III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3072527639 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Interventional Cardiology (primary specialty)
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
Experience
- Over 31 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. William B Abernethy attended and graduated from Bowman Gray School Of Medicine Of Wake Forest University in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1265438253
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 23, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. William B Abernethy
Medical Licenses
Dr. William B Abernethy has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
click for detail Interventional Cardiology An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
| 200100820 | North Carolina |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 2001-00820 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Clyde, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Asheville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Bryson City, North Carolina | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Marion, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Mission Medical Associates Inc
| Mission Medical Associates Inc | 347 |
Practice Locations
5 Vanderbilt Park Dr
Asheville, NC 28803-1700
Phone: (828) 274-6000
Fax: (828) 274-6025
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, February 25, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. William B Abernethy [NPI: 1265438253]Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)