Darren Whitcomb, MD
NPI 1609862424 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Marrero, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darren Whitcomb, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Marrero, LA (NPI 1609862424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609862424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 022799 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
224 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 145 | $176 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 53 | $121 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 26 | $215 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$215 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 58 | 57 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 37 | 36 |
| Azithromycin | 22 | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 17 |
| Prednisone | 15 | 15 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
- 2005-09-27
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darren Whitcomb's NPI number?
- Darren Whitcomb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609862424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darren Whitcomb's specialty?
- Darren Whitcomb is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Darren Whitcomb located?
- Darren Whitcomb's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072-3147.
- What is Darren Whitcomb's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darren Whitcomb is (504) 349-1533.
- Does Darren Whitcomb accept Medicare?
- Darren Whitcomb is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darren Whitcomb's NPI active?
- Yes — Darren Whitcomb's NPI (1609862424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.