John F. Abess, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
John F. Abess is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Charleston, SC with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John F. Abess, MD has been part of the Charleston medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (class of 1975), he has been practicing for over 51 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
35
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
40
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
708
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $19k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1975
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 1975)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John F. Abess
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John F. Abess for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Charleston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John F. Abess
Dr. Abess is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 577-0303.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John F. Abess
Practice Location
46c State St, Charleston, SC 29401-2810
Mailing Address
46c State St, Charleston, SC 29401-2810
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