Quick answers
- Does Tarsha J. Darden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tarsha J. Darden 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 Tarsha J. Darden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 64 Original Medicare patients and 167 services for Tarsha J. Darden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tarsha J. Darden's NPI number?
- 1679732234. 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 Tarsha J. Darden, 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 | 64 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 167 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)26 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)13 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (87880)12 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)11 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes39%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tarsha J. Darden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 13671 Georgia AveAspen Hill, MD 20906 (240) 514‑0000
- 1670 Ritchie Station CtCapitol Heights, MD 20743 (240) 765‑1406
- 21044 Frederick RdGermantown, MD 20876 (240) 238‑5432
- 2855 Crain HwyWaldorf, MD 20601 (240) 427‑1926
- 6201 Annapolis RdLandover Hills, MD 20784 (301) 276‑3377
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tarsha J. Darden as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Patient First Maryland Medical Group PLLC254 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Maryland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Patient First Maryland Medical Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679732234 |
| 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