Quick answers
- Does Darren L. Shirley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren L. Shirley 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 L. Shirley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 5,121 Original Medicare patients and 24,044 services for Darren L. Shirley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darren L. Shirley's NPI number?
- 1992786289. 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 L. Shirley, 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 | 5,121 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24,044 |
| Different services or procedures | 206 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)13,305 services
- Injection, gadopiclenol, 1 ml (A9573)2,844 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)726 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)448 services
- Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (78815)447 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Darren L. Shirley works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darren L. Shirley 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.
- Mat-Su Regional Medical CenterPalmer, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020006
- Providence Alaska Medical CenterAnchorage, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020001
- Providence Kodiak Island Medical CenterKodiak, AK · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 021306
- Providence Seward HospitalSeward, AK · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 021302
- Providence Valdez Medical CenterValdez, AK · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 021301
Practice locations
Addresses where Darren L. Shirley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1363 E 4375Enoch, UT 84721 (907) 562‑2211
- 3650 Piper St, Suite AAnchorage, AK 99508 (907) 339‑9455
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darren L. Shirley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alaska Radiology Associates Inc50 clinicians in the group
- Imaging Associates LLC23 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Utah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Utah — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alaska Radiology Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992786289 |
| 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