Active NPI 1164538914 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darren L Peterson , MD

Surgery • Amarillo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darren Peterson, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Amarillo, TX. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Peterson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1400 S COULTER ST.

Dr. Peterson accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1400 S Coulter St

Amarillo, TX 791061786

Telephone 8064149558

Fax 8063545693

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo Facility NPI 1386675940

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Amarillo, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +5.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

31 Specialists

Practicing in Amarillo, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Peterson (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Amarillo Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	16	$110.00	$58.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$241.00	$119.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	22	$110.00	$70.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$241.00	$128.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	18	$160.00	$104.23
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$1468.00	$726.39
43845 Partial removal of stomach	11	11	$1779.64	$822.95
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$548.00	$127.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	29	$127.37	$69.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	28	$172.75	$99.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$256.60	$152.66
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	20	20	$1440.95	$318.61
91037 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode	20	20	$262.00	$147.51
91010 Study of esophagus to assess movement	20	20	$310.56	$160.03
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	17	17	$2438.00	$1113.03
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$619.33	$125.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	65	$119.00	$66.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$271.00	$151.46
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	25	25	$2602.60	$374.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	21	$177.00	$97.58
91037 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode	22	22	$262.00	$150.22
91010 Study of esophagus to assess movement	22	22	$288.00	$164.65
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	16	16	$2585.25	$1373.66
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$655.00	$118.61
43202 Biopsy of esophagus using an endoscope	13	13	$592.00	$278.44

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	28	26	$177.04	$105.07
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	20	20	$3615.00	$280.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$122.16	$71.83
91010 Study of esophagus to assess movement	18	17	$249.56	$153.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$271.00	$157.51
43845 Partial removal of stomach	13	13	$4800.00	$846.90
91037 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode	13	12	$262.00	$162.11
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	13	12	$2607.00	$1589.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	35	35	$354.00	$193.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	22	$139.00	$67.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$322.00	$154.99
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	12	$389.00	$68.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$299.00	$130.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX Q2367

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License FL ME95971

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086X0206X

State License TX Q2367

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License TX Q2367

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

32522746 (NM)

Medicaid State Provider ID

342173702 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

2768488-00 (FL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

342173701 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

454214962A (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

200565240 A (OK)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Hcp Group

40181D (FL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

25 Associated Practitioners

Matthew Ellis , RN, AG-ACNP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

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Registered Nurse, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Basem Soliman , MD

Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

David Harper , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1205842143

Physician Assistant

Dr. Wael Abosena , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1275476244

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. William Hale , MD

Otolaryngology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Richard Franklin , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 31, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 31, 2015

Registered at 1400 S COULTER ST, AMARILLO, TX 791061786 (Tel: 8064149558)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 31, 2015

Registered at 1400 WALLACE BLVD, AMARILLO, TX 791061708 (Tel: 8064149558)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 31, 2015

Recorded as DARREN PETERSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 31, 2015

Surgery (License #Q2367 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164538914

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 22, 2006

Last Update: March 31, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1400 Wallace Blvd

Amarillo, TX 791061708

Phone: 8064149558

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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