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DR. DARLENE MICHELLE ESPER M.D.
NPI 1205861655
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Raleigh, NC

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3024 NEW BERN AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27610(919) 350-7844(919) 350-8091 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Darlene Michelle Esper M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DARLENE MICHELLE ESPER M.D. (NPI 1205861655) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Raleigh, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2006-00867) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wakemed, Raleigh Campus, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205861655
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DARLENE MICHELLE ESPERCredential: M.D.
Location Address3024 NEW BERN AVERaleigh, NC 27610-1247
Mailing Address2920 Highwoods BlvdRaleigh, NC 27604-0010 · (877) 498-4490
Phone(919) 350-7844
Fax(919) 350-8091
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2021
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2021
✔ NPI 1205861655 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2006-00867
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
3024 NEW BERN AVE, Raleigh, NC 27610
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Darlene Michelle Esper M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5496857237
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070224000094
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wakemed, Raleigh Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Raleigh, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340069
Location3000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610 · Wake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27610 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VALERIE J RINEHAMMER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3024 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Wake County (919) 350-7846
WAKEMED FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
3024 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Wake County (919) 350-8000
DR. KAREN NEFF CHILTON M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
3024 NEW BERN AVE, SUITE 307 - PEDIATRICS
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Wake County (919) 350-8493
DR. SAMER TAJ-ELDIN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
3024 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Wake County (919) 350-7270
VIRGINIA GRACE CATES PA-C
Physician Assistant
3024 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Wake County (919) 350-5318
MS. KAYLA ANNE CADDEN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
3024 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Wake County (919) 350-7331
DON M. ARMSTRONG MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3024 NEW BERN AVE
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Wake County (919) 350-7084
KATHLEEN A ROWE NP
Nurse Practitioner
3024 NEW BERN AVE, SUITE 304
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Wake County (919) 350-8729

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Darlene Esper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darlene Esper is 1205861655. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Darlene Esper located?

Darlene Esper practices at 3024 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610. The listed phone number is (919) 350-7844.

What is Darlene Esper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Darlene Esper enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darlene Esper is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Darlene Esper accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Darlene Esper as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Darlene Esper affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Darlene Esper is affiliated with Wakemed, Raleigh Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darlene Esper was last updated on February 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.