Quick answers
- Does Stephen J. Darbonne accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen J. Darbonne 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 Stephen J. Darbonne see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 261 Original Medicare patients and 278 services for Stephen J. Darbonne. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen J. Darbonne's NPI number?
- 1215914213. 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 Stephen J. Darbonne, 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 | 261 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 278 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (01992)48 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)28 services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)23 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)21 services
- Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity (00537)14 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis70%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Diabetes35%
- Depression34%
Hospitals where Stephen J. Darbonne works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen J. Darbonne at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190201
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190027
- Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190026
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen J. Darbonne is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1444 Peterman DrAlexandria, LA 71301 (318) 442‑5399
- 524 Doctor Michael Debakey DrLake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 436‑2511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen J. Darbonne as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mid-Louisiana Anesthesia Consultants, Apmc51 clinicians in the group
- Lake Charles Anesthesiology, Apmc24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Louisiana →
Other nurse anesthetists in Alexandria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alexandria, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mid-Louisiana Anesthesia Consultants, Apmc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215914213 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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