Darren Bates, PA-C
NPI 1710666532 · Physician Assistant · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darren Bates, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1710666532).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710666532
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0010-13454 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,036 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 190 | $101 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 129 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0480 | 86 | $112 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 62 | $3 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 57 | $20 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 305 | 81 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 248 | 87 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 202 | 74 |
| Gabapentin | 124 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 100 | 88 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 71 | 29 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,170 across 56 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 3402 Battleground AveGreensboro, NC 27410-2578Phone: (336) 883-0029
- 507 N Lindsay StHigh Point, NC 27262-4303Phone: (336) 883-0029
- 1580 Skeet Club RdHigh Point, NC 27265-9530Phone: (336) 883-0029
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-07-18
- Last updated
- 2024-07-19
- Certified
- 2024-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darren Bates's NPI number?
- Darren Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710666532, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darren Bates's specialty?
- Darren Bates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Darren Bates located?
- Darren Bates's practice location on file with NPPES is 3801 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27407-1301.
- What is Darren Bates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darren Bates is (336) 883-0029.
- Does Darren Bates accept Medicare?
- Darren Bates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darren Bates's NPI active?
- Yes — Darren Bates's NPI (1710666532) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.