Darren Absher, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Dobson, NC

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Darren Absher, NP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Dobson, NC. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1998, Darren Absher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 111 COMER ST.

Darren Absher maintains professional affiliations with Wake Forest Health Network Llc, Wake Forest University Health Sciences and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus, 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

111 Comer St

Dobson, NC 270178804

Telephone 3638644523

Fax 3363864569

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Wake Forest Health Network Llc Facility NPI 1811233075

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Dobson, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +11.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.0 Yrs

State Avg: 10.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Dobson, NC (4565 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Absher (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Dobson Specialty Average (17.0 Years) 17.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	108	$291.00	$100.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	30	$201.00	$72.40
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	44	19	$59.00	$15.63
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	22	19	$175.00	$33.52
81003 Automated urinalysis test	21	13	$8.00	$2.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	125	$291.00	$100.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	60	$201.00	$70.96
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	42	18	$59.00	$16.22
81003 Automated urinalysis test	24	22	$8.00	$2.03
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	22	19	$175.00	$34.62
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$392.00	$144.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	182	129	$291.00	$104.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	47	$201.00	$74.37
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	22	11	$59.00	$16.32
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	19	19	$49.00	$28.04
81003 Automated urinalysis test	18	15	$8.00	$2.21
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	18	18	$91.79	$68.54
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$392.00	$147.45
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	11	11	$175.00	$34.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	55	$291.00	$106.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	54	$201.00	$74.34
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	11	11	$29.00	$6.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$288.00	$92.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	39	$207.95	$60.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	27	$293.66	$89.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	149	128	$296.00	$88.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	76	$218.00	$60.39
81003 Automated urinalysis test	26	25	$32.00	$2.44
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	13	12	$33.00	$7.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$290.00	$88.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	127	$296.00	$87.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	54	$218.00	$58.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	25	$189.00	$64.72
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	25	25	$56.00	$18.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$290.00	$87.59
81003 Automated urinalysis test	16	14	$32.00	$2.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$126.00	$42.16
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	12	12	$33.00	$7.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	167	155	$296.00	$87.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	110	$218.00	$59.37
J7613 Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg	35	11	$1.76	$0.05
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	31	30	$59.00	$15.78
81003 Automated urinalysis test	26	26	$32.00	$3.02
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	16	16	$33.00	$7.83
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	12	12	$51.00	$15.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-10

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License NC 201100

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License VA 0024000002

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Medical Ctr Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001

Phone: 3367162734

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

910 Worth St, Mt Airy, NC 270304458

Phone: 3367865108

Wake Forest Health Network Llc

1814 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 272627369

Phone: 3368022025

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Marjorie True , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1982677464

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 17, 2024

Registered at 111 COMER ST, DOBSON, NC 270178804 (Tel: 3638644523)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 17, 2024

Registered at 100 KIMEL FOREST DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC 271036074 (Tel: 3367161331)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 17, 2024

Nurse Practitioner (License #0024000002 in VA)

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NPI Profile Active September 22, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 22, 2015

Registered at 3020 BONBROOK DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC 271063020 (Tel: 3367135393)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 22, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 602658, CHARLOTTE, NC 282602658 (Tel: 3367162011)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 22, 2015

Recorded as DARREN ABSHER, NP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 22, 2015

Nurse Practitioner (License #201100 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 09, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Medicare Profile & Education

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Wake Forest Health Network Llc

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Career & Practice History Timeline

Patient & Community Reviews

NPI Administrative Meta

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