Darlene Sanders, PA-C
NPI 1164964672 · Physician Assistant · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darlene Sanders, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1164964672).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164964672
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MED-PAC-LIC 51937 (MT)
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
9 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
867 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 142 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 131 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $105 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 103 | $8 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 66 | $11 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 65 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 70 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 58 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 52 | 17 |
| Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | 48 | 13 |
| Metformin Hcl | 41 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$129 across 7 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)
- 915 4th St NwChoteau, MT 59422-9123Phone: (406) 466-6085
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-11-15
- Last updated
- 2025-01-08
- Certified
- 2025-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darlene Sanders's NPI number?
- Darlene Sanders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164964672, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darlene Sanders's specialty?
- Darlene Sanders is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Darlene Sanders located?
- Darlene Sanders's practice location on file with NPPES is 1231 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101-0122.
- What is Darlene Sanders's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darlene Sanders is (406) 248-3175.
- Does Darlene Sanders accept Medicare?
- Darlene Sanders is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darlene Sanders's NPI active?
- Yes — Darlene Sanders's NPI (1164964672) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.