Kelsey Darden, NP-C
NPI 1144716945 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kelsey Darden, NP-C is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1144716945).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144716945
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 22008 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,618 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,312 | $101 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 743 | $11 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 451 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 18 | $130 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 574 | 158 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 574 | 227 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 359 | 153 |
| Furosemide | 334 | 132 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 267 | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 250 | 85 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,910 across 93 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 300West Columbia, SC 29169-4815Phone: (803) 744-4940Fax: (803) 744-4938
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-07-03
- Last updated
- 2026-02-18
- Certified
- 2026-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kelsey Darden's NPI number?
- Kelsey Darden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144716945, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kelsey Darden's specialty?
- Kelsey Darden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kelsey Darden located?
- Kelsey Darden's practice location on file with NPPES is 1526 Lake Murray Blvd, Columbia, SC 29212-8622.
- What is Kelsey Darden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kelsey Darden is (803) 749-1155.
- Does Kelsey Darden accept Medicare?
- Kelsey Darden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kelsey Darden's NPI active?
- Yes — Kelsey Darden's NPI (1144716945) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.