Physician Profile
William B. Abernethy, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Abernethy
William B. Abernethy, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Asheville, NC specializing in interventional cardiology. William trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. William is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows William provided 1,206 services to 1,026 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 274-6000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5 VANDERBILT PARK DR
Asheville, NC 28803
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Interventional Cardiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Artery blockages
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Completely Blocked Heart Artery
- Microvascular angina
- Re-Blocked Heart Stent
- Severely Calcified Heart Arteries
- Torn Heart Artery
Blood clots
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Deep vein thrombosis
Blood pressure
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Resistant hypertension
Chest symptoms
- Unexplained chest pain
Circulation & veins
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Non-Healing Foot Sores From Poor Blood Flow
- Peripheral artery disease
Coronary disease
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Stable angina
Heart failure
- Congestive heart failure
- Shock
Heart muscle
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle conditions
- Myocarditis
- Sudden Heart Muscle Weakness
Heart rhythm
- Heart palpitations
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Heart rhythm & blood flow
- Fainting and syncope
Heart valves
- Aortic stenosis
- Heart Murmur
- Mitral regurgitation
- Tricuspid regurgitation
Structural & congenital
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Hole Between Bottom Heart Chambers
Structural heart
- Patent foramen ovale
- Pericardial effusion
Valve disease
- Failing Artificial Heart Valve
- Mitral stenosis
- Narrowed Pulmonary Valve
Vascular disease
- Leg Cramps When Walking
- Narrow kidney artery
- Stomach Pain After Eating From Arteries
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Vein conditions
- May-Thurner Syndrome
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Varicose veins
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Drug-Coated Balloon Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Opening Chronic 100% Blocked Heart Arteries
- Shockwave Plaque Busting In Heart Arteries
Blood pressure procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Circulation & limbs
- Laser Vein Treatment For Leg Swelling
- Leg Artery Stent
Circulatory support
- Intra-aortic balloon pump placement
Clot procedures
- Catheter Blood Clot Removal From Legs
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Coronary stenting
- Bypass Graft Stenting
Diagnostic catheterization
- Right heart catheterization
Diagnostic tests
- Coronary Artery Spasm Test
- Coronary Microvascular Resistance Test
- Heart Muscle Biopsy
Diagnostics & monitoring
- Fractional flow reserve measurement
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Intravascular ultrasound
Emergency heart procedures
- Clot Suction From Heart Arteries
Heart devices
- Electrical cardioversion
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
Heart muscle
- Alcohol Ablation For Thickened Heart Muscle
Heart support
- Percutaneous ventricular-assist device placement
Imaging & diagnostics
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
Stenting
- Arm Artery Stent
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
Structural heart repair
- Aortic Coarctation Stent
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
Structural repair
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Patent foramen ovale closure
Valve procedures
- Balloon Heart Valve Opening
- Leaky Artificial Heart Valve Repair
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- Transcatheter mitral valve repair
- Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- TriClip Valve Repair
Valve replacement
- Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Valve-In-Valve Heart Replacement
Vein procedures
- Iliac Vein Stenting
- Microfoam Vein Injection
- Radiofrequency Vein Closure
- Varicose Vein Medical Glue
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,206 services · 1,026 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
29 |
| Placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance | Procedure | 33370 |
17 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
179 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | Treatment | 93458 |
96 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93296 |
95 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
95 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
62 |
| Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch | Treatment | 92928 |
52 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Treatment | 92978 |
39 |
| Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | Treatment | 93454 |
28 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other interventional cardiology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other interventional cardiology specialists in Asheville 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is William B. Abernethy's specialty?
William B. Abernethy is an interventional cardiology in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find William B. Abernethy?
William B. Abernethy is listed at 5 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact William B. Abernethy?
The number on file is (828) 274-6000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for William B. Abernethy?
William B. Abernethy's National Provider Identifier is 1265438253. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is William B. Abernethy's education?
William B. Abernethy attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does William B. Abernethy have?
William B. Abernethy has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is William B. Abernethy known for?
According to Medicare billing data, William B. Abernethy performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery and placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is William B. Abernethy's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William B. Abernethy. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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