Quick answers
- Does Rhonda K. Darnell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rhonda K. Darnell 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 Rhonda K. Darnell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 33 Original Medicare patients and 66 services for Rhonda K. Darnell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rhonda K. Darnell's NPI number?
- 1649420225. 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 Rhonda K. Darnell, 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 | 33 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 66 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)42 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety48%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Rhonda K. Darnell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rhonda K. Darnell 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.
- Baptist Health PaducahPaducah, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180104
- Marshall County HospitalBenton, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181327
- Mercy Health - Lourdes HospitalPaducah, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180102
Practice locations
Addresses where Rhonda K. Darnell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 617 Old Symsonia RdBenton, KY 42025 (270) 527‑2411
- 619 Old Symsonia RdBenton, KY 42025
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rhonda K. Darnell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Marshall County Hospital District19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Benton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Benton, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Marshall County Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649420225 |
| 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