Royce Darbonne, MD
NPI 1730767278 · Family Medicine Physician · Opelousas, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Royce Darbonne, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Opelousas, LA (NPI 1730767278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730767278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 344060 (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
5 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
102 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 40 | $156 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 24 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 24 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 14 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$156 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 45 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 32 | 13 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 26 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 26 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$387 across 13 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
- 2021-03-29
- Last updated
- 2024-12-30
- Certified
- 2024-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Royce Darbonne's NPI number?
- Royce Darbonne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730767278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Royce Darbonne's specialty?
- Royce Darbonne is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Royce Darbonne located?
- Royce Darbonne's practice location on file with NPPES is 138 Lazaro Blvd Ste a, Opelousas, LA 70570-9115.
- What is Royce Darbonne's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Royce Darbonne is (337) 447-4025.
- Does Royce Darbonne accept Medicare?
- Royce Darbonne is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Royce Darbonne's NPI active?
- Yes — Royce Darbonne's NPI (1730767278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.