Darren Board, PA-C
NPI 1518452283 · Physician Assistant · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darren Board, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1518452283).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518452283
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
7,785 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 3,323 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 793 | $79 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 678 | $69 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 581 | $37 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 562 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 252 | 155 |
| Ketoconazole | 250 | 111 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 211 | 68 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 96 | 40 |
| Fluocinonide | 94 | 54 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 72 | 44 |
| Fluorouracil | 64 | 55 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 60 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,959 across 105 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
- 2018-06-26
- Last updated
- 2019-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darren Board's NPI number?
- Darren Board's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518452283, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darren Board's specialty?
- Darren Board is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Darren Board located?
- Darren Board's practice location on file with NPPES is 6501 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0633.
- What is Darren Board's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darren Board is (661) 616-1671.
- Does Darren Board accept Medicare?
- Darren Board is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darren Board's NPI active?
- Yes — Darren Board's NPI (1518452283) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.