Quick answers
- Does Darren S. Fentress accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren S. Fentress 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 S. Fentress see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 438 Original Medicare patients and 1,244 services for Darren S. Fentress. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darren S. Fentress's NPI number?
- 1407986524. 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 S. Fentress, 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 | 438 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,244 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)519 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)294 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)243 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)118 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)46 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%
- Arthritis67%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes46%
- Anxiety45%
Hospitals where Darren S. Fentress works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darren S. Fentress 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.
- Frankfort Regional Medical CenterFrankfort, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180127
- The Medical Center (Bowling Green)Bowling Green, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180013
- Tristar Centennial Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440161
- Tristar Greenview Regional HospitalBowling Green, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180124
Practice locations
Addresses where Darren S. Fentress is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1801 Ashley CirBowling Green, KY 42104 (270) 793‑1000
- 299 Kings Daughters DrFrankfort, KY 40601 (502) 875‑5240
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darren S. Fentress as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Medicine Services of Ky, LLC33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Bowling Green
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bowling Green, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Medicine Services of Ky, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407986524 |
| 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