Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Darren Absher, NP

Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Dobson, NC

  • NPI 1427039155
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
111 Comer St
Dobson, NC 270178804
(363) 864-4523
fax (336) 386-4569
Mailing address
100 Kimel Forest Dr
Winston Salem, NC 271036074

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 17, 2024
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #201100 · Virginia #0024000002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427039155. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
354
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$26,879
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 180 125 $101
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 71 60 $71
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 42 18 $16
81003 Automated urinalysis test 24 22 $2
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 22 19 $35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 15 14 $145

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Dobson Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
561
Patients
267
Total drug cost
$7,948
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 71 26 $874
Lisinopril Generic 70 27 $1,069
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 53 50 $895
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 52 42 $1,357
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 49 20 $280
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 39 25 $833
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 34 0 $484
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 32 31 $345
Omeprazole Generic 32 14 $563
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 27 12 $214

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Darren Absher's medical specialty?
Dr. Darren Absher practices Nurse Practitioner in Dobson, NC.
Where does Dr. Darren Absher practice?
Dr. Darren Absher practices at 111 Comer St, Dobson, NC 270178804. Office phone: 3638644523.
What is Dr. Darren Absher's NPI?
Dr. Darren Absher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427039155, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Darren Absher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Darren Absher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Darren Absher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (HCPCS 87804). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.