DR. DARRELL R PIETSCH M.D.
NPI 1780689992
Family Medicine in Waco, TX

Q: What is Darrell Pietsch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darrell Pietsch is 1780689992. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2005.

Q: What is Darrell Pietsch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darrell Pietsch was last updated on January 8, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since June 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

74.33/100

CMS Quality Rating

6600 FISH POND RD STE 202A, WACO, TX 76710(254) 732-6789(254) 732-6790 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Dr. Darrell R Pietsch M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DARRELL R PIETSCH M.D. (NPI 1780689992) is an individual family medicine provider in Waco, Texas, licensed in Texas (K7867) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Providence, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780689992

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DARRELL R PIETSCHCredential: M.D.

Location Address6600 FISH POND RD STE 202AWaco, TX 76710-2582

Mailing Address6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 202aWaco, TX 76710-2582 · (254) 732-6789 · Fax (254) 732-6790

Phone(254) 732-6789

Fax(254) 732-6790

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateJune 15, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 2010

✔ NPI 1780689992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K7867

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

6600 FISH POND RD STE 202A, Waco, TX 76710

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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid103631105TX

Medicare PIN00392QTX

Other8L10057TX · Medicare

Medicare UPINH09490TX

Other8BZ212TX · Bcbs

Medicaid103631103TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Darrell R Pietsch 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 ID2365330701

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040308001121

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 10

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

663 services184 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

199 services69 patients

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

142 services130 patients

Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306

An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.

78 services67 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

62 services36 patients

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

45 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ascension Providence

Acute Care Hospitals · Waco, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450042

Location6901 Medical ParkwayWaco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76710 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

74.33/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

72.69

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

41.75

Reported Quality Measures

Adult Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Suicide Risk Assessment

0%39 patients

Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

86%29 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Advance Care Plan

38%1,039 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Breast Cancer Screening

70%127 patients4/55-star benchmark: 93%

Cervical Cancer Screening

38%100 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

56%268 patients3/55-star benchmark: 87%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

63%333 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

66%315 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy

58%142 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF <= 40%)

64%22 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Dementia: Cognitive Assessment

10%203 patients

Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation

14%358 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

40%68 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

28%68 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

33%2,903 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

33%1,025 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

HIV Screening

8%367 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

23%1,366 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

44%1,024 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

6%1,415 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients combinedPopulations: 96% · 534 patients

Patients screened: 99% · 534 patients

75%65 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Patients screened: 36% · 459 patients

32%459 patients

Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age

61%104 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

78%153 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 2% · 1,029 patients

Patients totalRate: 7% · 1,047 patients

6%1,047 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 21

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way, all silicone A4315

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$24.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Urinary catheter anchoring device, leg strap, each A4334

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier20 claims20 services$3.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier19 claims22 services$5.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

1 supplier11 claims520 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen A6010