Kathleen Diehl Abernathy, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Patients across ME can see Kathleen Diehl Abernathy, M.D. in person in Yarmouth or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine (class of 1984), she has been practicing for over 42 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5112dNPPES updated 2012-05-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.8%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in MaineHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
15
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
43
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
499
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $42k
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$81 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Kathleen Diehl Abernathy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Vermont College of Medicine
42 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
University of Vermont College of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kathleen Diehl Abernathy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kathleen Diehl Abernathy for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Yarmouth 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 Kathleen Diehl Abernathy
Dr. Abernathy is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Yarmouth, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 846-4008.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kathleen Diehl Abernathy
Practice Location
261 Main St, Yarmouth, ME 04096-6755
Mailing Address
261 Main St, Yarmouth, ME 04096-6755
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