Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Darren Minnich, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Nappanee, IN

  • NPI 1043292048
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1752 E Market St
Nappanee, IN 465509216
(574) 773-4341
fax (574) 773-2324

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 12, 2013
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #18002832A
Medicaid
IN #200095640

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043292048. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
793
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$57,098
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 211 207 $115
92250 Photography of the retina 202 186 $33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 78 55 $116
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 73 57 $82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 52 40 $56
92134 Imaging of retina 38 35 $35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 35 34 $31
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 27 15 $96
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 24 12 $22
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method 21 12 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Nappanee Optometrist, average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$138
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lkc Technologies, INC. 1 $121.88
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $16.06

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$138

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
244
Patients
48
Total drug cost
$18,493
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 128 33 $2,931
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 55 15 $2,036
Timolol Maleate Generic 20 0 $201
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 17 0 $6,622
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 13 0 $6,336
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 11 0 $367

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Darren Minnich's medical specialty?
Dr. Darren Minnich practices Optometrist in Nappanee, IN.
Where does Dr. Darren Minnich practice?
Dr. Darren Minnich practices at 1752 E Market St, Nappanee, IN 465509216. Office phone: 5747734341.
What is Dr. Darren Minnich's NPI?
Dr. Darren Minnich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043292048, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Darren Minnich accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Darren Minnich accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Darren Minnich commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.