Darin Passer, MD
NPI 1437216579 · Surgery Physician · Albert Lea, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darin Passer, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Albert Lea, MN (NPI 1437216579).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437216579
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- LL26957 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
333 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 59 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 43 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 43 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $93 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 28 | $125 |
| 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 91 | 62 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 11 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 36 | 35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | — |
| Mupirocin | 18 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 17 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,129 across 11 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
- 2007-01-01
- Last updated
- 2019-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darin Passer's NPI number?
- Darin Passer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437216579, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darin Passer's specialty?
- Darin Passer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Darin Passer located?
- Darin Passer's practice location on file with NPPES is 404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2437.
- What is Darin Passer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darin Passer is (507) 383-2416.
- Does Darin Passer accept Medicare?
- Darin Passer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darin Passer's NPI active?
- Yes — Darin Passer's NPI (1437216579) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.