Christopher Darst, PA
NPI 1275731531 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Darst, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1275731531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275731531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1333 (NE)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
67 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 27 | $200 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 26 | $2 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 14 | $47 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$200 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 44 | 27 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 31 | 29 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 24 | 23 |
| Potassium Chloride | 22 | 22 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 20 | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$479 across 14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-10
- Last updated
- 2025-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Darst's NPI number?
- Christopher Darst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275731531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Darst's specialty?
- Christopher Darst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Darst located?
- Christopher Darst's practice location on file with NPPES is 7440 S 91st St, Lincoln, NE 68526.
- What is Christopher Darst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Darst is (402) 328-3756.
- Does Christopher Darst accept Medicare?
- Christopher Darst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Darst's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Darst's NPI (1275731531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.