Quick answers
- Does Darlene K. Vernon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darlene K. Vernon 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 Darlene K. Vernon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 590 Original Medicare patients and 915 services for Darlene K. Vernon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darlene K. Vernon's NPI number?
- 1720752835. 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 Darlene K. Vernon, 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 | 590 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 915 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)614 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)51 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)49 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)35 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)29 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%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Arthritis52%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
- Heart failure42%
Hospitals where Darlene K. Vernon works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darlene K. Vernon 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.
- Phoenixville HospitalPhoenixville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390127
- Pottstown HospitalPottstown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390123
- Reading HospitalWest Reading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390044
Practice locations
Addresses where Darlene K. Vernon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 296 W Ridge Pike, Cardiology Limerick ThmgRoyersford, PA 19468 (484) 973‑6045
- 420 W Linfield Trappe Rd, Suite 1600Limerick, PA 19468 (484) 961‑8833
- 824 Main St, Suite 306Phoenixville, PA 19460 (610) 983‑1941
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darlene K. Vernon as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Reading Hospital186 clinicians in the group
- Phoenixville Clinic Company LLC134 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Royersford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Royersford, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Reading Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720752835 |
| 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