Darren Absher, NP
NPI 1427039155 · Nurse Practitioner · Dobson, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darren Absher, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Dobson, NC (NPI 1427039155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427039155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0024000002 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
292 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 160 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 45 | $72 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 44 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 22 | $34 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 21 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$101 (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 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 95 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 87 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 71 | 30 |
| Omeprazole | 65 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 61 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 58 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 54 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-09
- Last updated
- 2024-09-17
- Certified
- 2024-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darren Absher's NPI number?
- Darren Absher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427039155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darren Absher's specialty?
- Darren Absher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Darren Absher located?
- Darren Absher's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 Comer St, Dobson, NC 27017-8804.
- What is Darren Absher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darren Absher is (363) 864-4523.
- Does Darren Absher accept Medicare?
- Darren Absher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darren Absher's NPI active?
- Yes — Darren Absher's NPI (1427039155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.