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DR. DARREN E WHITCOMB MD
NPI 1609862424
Emergency Medicine in Marrero, LA

Active since September 27, 2005PECOS Enrolled
96.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, MARRERO, LA 70072(504) 349-1533(504) 349-1530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Darren E Whitcomb Md NPPES

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

DR. DARREN E WHITCOMB MD (NPI 1609862424) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Marrero, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (022799) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609862424
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DARREN E WHITCOMBCredential: MD
Location Address1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTMarrero, LA 70072-3147
Mailing Address1101 Medical Center Blvd, Attn: Heidi GwinnMarrero, LA 70072-3147 · (504) 349-1297 · Fax (504) 349-1146
Phone(504) 349-1533
Fax(504) 349-1530
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1609862424 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 022799
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Marrero, LA 70072
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1693375LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Darren E Whitcomb Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
145 services141 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
53 services53 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
26 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70072 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality77.77
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

LAURA KATHLEEN BROWN MSN-APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-2351
MS. ROSALIE MARIE LARSON MSN, RN
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-2400
DR. KENNETH C. MALMSTROM MD
Hospitalist
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1656
DR. JAMES W CALLAGHAN MD
Emergency Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1533
HERNAN ADAMES MD
Internal Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1656
JAHNAVI RUDRAKSHALA MD
Internal Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1656
DR. JAMIESON GLASSER M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 347-5511
ELIZABETH COCHRANE RITZ M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 349-1533

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 Darren Whitcomb's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darren Whitcomb is 1609862424. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2005.

Where is Darren Whitcomb located?

Darren Whitcomb practices at 1101 Medical Center Blvd Emergency Department, Marrero, LA 70072. The listed phone number is (504) 349-1533.

What is Darren Whitcomb's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Darren Whitcomb enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darren Whitcomb is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Darren Whitcomb accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Darren Whitcomb 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darren Whitcomb was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.