Quick answers
- Does Darren L. Minnich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren L. Minnich accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Darren L. Minnich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 293 Original Medicare patients and 848 services for Darren L. Minnich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darren L. Minnich's NPI number?
- 1043292048. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Darren L. Minnich, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 293 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 848 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)217 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)179 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)93 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)65 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)63 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis34%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Darren L. Minnich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1752 E Market StNappanee, IN 46550
- 1752 E Market St, Nappanee Fam EyecaeNappanee, IN 46550 (574) 773‑4341
- 612 S Huntington StSyracuse, IN 46567 (574) 457‑4476
- 901 State Rd 114North Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 306‑3937
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darren L. Minnich as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Manchester Eyecare LLC5 clinicians in the group
- Nappanee Family Eyecare PC4 clinicians in the group
- Apple Eyecare Syracuse LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Nappanee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nappanee, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Manchester Eyecare LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043292048 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians