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Dr. David S Abernathy, M. D.

Internal Medicine Physician in Morganton, NC · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1265497366

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. David S Abernathy
Credential M. D.
Sex Male
Practice address 607 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC, 28655
Phone (828) 433-0225
Fax (828) 437-0227
Enumeration date Apr 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Nov 6, 2018

Taxonomy & licenses

207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License N-6055 (AR) Secondary
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 27416 (NC) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
8910036 Medicaid NC -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for David Abernathy?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for David Abernathy is 1265497366, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does David Abernathy practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Morganton, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2018-11-06.