Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Darnell, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Saginaw, MI

  • NPI 1306839535
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 7 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2393 Schust RD
Saginaw, MI 486031334
(989) 793-2820
fax (989) 755-1463
Additional location
1671 E US 23
East Tawas, MI 487309302
(989) 362-4401
fax (989) 362-8141
Additional location
345 N State St
Caro, MI 487231537
(989) 872-3800
Show 4 more locations
Additional location
406 W Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 487341335
(989) 652-2020
Additional location
407 W Wackerly St
Midland, MI 486402739
(989) 631-1345
Additional location
623 W Warwick Dr
Alma, MI 488011177
(989) 463-1126
Additional location
800 Woodside Ave
Bay City, MI 487085468
(989) 892-6616

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 19, 2023
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #DD003811
Medicaid
MI #3484042

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306839535. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,784
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$153,410
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 351 307 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 320 248 $87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 318 284 $124
92134 Imaging of retina 214 146 $38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 207 192 $85
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 169 162 $59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 156 154 $35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 19 19 $109
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 16 16 $10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 14 12 $51

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,218
Patients
535
Total drug cost
$111,942
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 1,215 235 $19,701
Timolol Maleate Generic 227 73 $3,470
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 176 41 $4,909
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 143 36 $16,990
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 71 39 $3,269
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 69 18 $1,497
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 55 20 $13,108
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 49 0 $15,234
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 38 29 $631
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 36 11 $11,994

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Donald Darnell's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Darnell practices Optometrist in Saginaw, MI.
Where does Dr. Donald Darnell practice?
Dr. Donald Darnell practices at 2393 Schust RD, Saginaw, MI 486031334. Office phone: 9897932820.
What is Dr. Donald Darnell's NPI?
Dr. Donald Darnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306839535, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Darnell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Darnell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Darnell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.