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Darby Patzius Hutcherson , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Hoover, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Darby Hutcherson, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Hoover, AL. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Darby Hutcherson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1539 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 101.

Darby Hutcherson maintains professional affiliations with Md Now Medical Centers Inc, Advantage Family Care Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus, established patient outpatient office visit, detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1539 Montgomery Hwy Ste 101

Hoover, AL 352164557

Telephone 6595999513
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Advantage Family Care Inc Facility NPI 1255137212

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Hoover, AL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -3.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 8.4 Yrs
State Avg: 9.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Hoover, AL (1153 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hutcherson (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Hoover Specialty Average (8.4 Years) 8.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus
128 57 $30.00 $16.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
92 73 $289.00 $102.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
91 76 $196.00 $75.01
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
78 67 $65.00 $33.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
45 45 $293.00 $92.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
43 43 $448.00 $139.20
81002 Urinalysis, manual test
35 28 $18.00 $3.41
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production
19 18 $49.00 $6.42
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme
18 17 $25.00 $0.18
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
13 13 $80.00 $27.02
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)
12 12 $37.00 $16.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-17
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License FL PA9115967

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License AL PA2527

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Advantage Family Care Inc

1539 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 352164557

Phone: 6595999513

Md Now Medical Centers Inc

5550 S Us Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 349828701

Phone: 7724609227

Advantage Family Care Inc

1115 Beltline Rd Se, Decatur, AL 356016556

Phone: 2568983004

Md Now Medical Centers Inc

4007 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 349535679

Phone: 7723431774

Md Now Medical Centers Inc

1730 Sw Saint Lucie W Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 349862504

Phone: 7728738155

Md Now Medical Centers Inc

1900 Se Port St Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 349525554

Phone: 7723981588

Md Now Medical Centers Inc

10650 Sw Tradition Pkwy, Port Saint Lucie, FL 349872862

Phone: 7722416840

Md Now Medical Centers Inc

640 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 329600933

Phone: 7722991092

Md Now Medical Centers Inc

4570 Lantana Rd, Lake Worth, FL 334636908

Phone: 5619639881

Md Now Medical Centers Inc

5000 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 349475492

Phone: 7722416230

Md Now Medical Centers Inc

1801 Ne Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 349577233

Phone: 7723341700

Secondary Practice Locations

1531 4th Ct

Vero Beach, FL 329605819

Phone: 6625875914

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2025

Registered at 147 GREENWICH CIR, JUPITER, FL 334582880 (Tel: 6625875914)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #PA2527 in AL)

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Updated Practice Location February 26, 2025

Registered at 1539 MONTGOMERY HWY STE 101, HOOVER, AL 352164557 (Tel: 6595999513)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 26, 2025

Registered at 505 BARRISTERS CT, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352425178 (Tel: 6625875914)

NPI Profile Active June 08, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 08, 2022

Registered at 1531 4TH CT, VERO BEACH, FL 329605819 (Tel: 6625875914)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 08, 2022

Registered at 1531 4TH CT, VERO BEACH, FL 329605819 (Tel: 6625875914)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 08, 2022

Recorded as DARBY HUTCHERSON, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 08, 2022

Physician Assistant (License #PA9115967 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 16, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013654656
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 16, 2022
Last Update: July 17, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

147 Greenwich Cir

Jupiter, FL 334582880

Phone: 6625875914

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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