Darrin Doran

Bariatric Surgery physician in Pottsville, Pennsylvania — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
200 Schuylkill Medical Plz
Pottsville, PA 17901
Geocoded location: 40.6821, -76.1899
Taxonomy
Family Medicine, Bariatric Medicine
Credential
D.O.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2017
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
April 2025

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Family Medicine
  • Bariatric Surgery
    Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine
    Primary

All specialty taxonomies this NPI reports in the CMS National Provider registry. A taxonomy on file reflects a self-reported designation, not confirmation of current services.

About This Clinician

Darrin Doran is a Bariatric Surgery physician in Pottsville whose NPPES record also lists an obesity-medicine or bariatric-medicine taxonomy as a secondary specialty. Primary-care and family-medicine clinicians who carry this secondary designation are among those most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices — call ahead to confirm.

Locally, this is 1 of 1 Family Medicine, Bariatric Medicine practice in Pottsville carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at a Bariatric Surgery visit

Bariatric-surgery practices evaluate patients for surgical and, in many cases, medical weight-management paths. An initial consult often includes:

  • •An eligibility assessment (typically BMI-based) and a review of prior weight-loss efforts.
  • •A discussion of surgical options alongside non-surgical routes, which can include GLP-1 pharmacotherapy before or after surgery.
  • •A multidisciplinary work-up (nutrition, sometimes behavioral health) as part of surgical planning.
  • •A coverage and cost review, since surgical and medication benefits are handled differently by most plans.

This is general guidance for bariatric surgery practices, not a description of Darrin Doran's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 570-621-9270.

GLP-1 access in Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Adult obesity rate
33.4%
#20 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$209/mo
Typical Pennsylvania telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
Pennsylvania Medicaid, obesity indication

About 33.4% of Pennsylvania adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #20 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 3 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Pottsville. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Pennsylvania telehealth averages about $209/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more Pennsylvania options on the best Pennsylvania GLP-1 providers page, browse every Pottsville listing in the Pottsville clinic directory, or read the Pennsylvania Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Darrin Doran's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Darrin Doran is listed under Bariatric Surgery, a field where GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are commonly prescribed — but whether this practice currently offers them isn't recorded in the registry. Call the practice at 570-621-9270 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Darrin Doran's primary specialty on file is Bariatric Surgery, with obesity medicine listed as a secondary taxonomy. Generalist clinicians who carry that secondary designation are among those who commonly manage GLP-1 prescribing, though the registry does not confirm current services.
Darrin Doran is located at 200 Schuylkill Medical Plz, Pottsville, PA 17901. The phone number listed in the registry is 570-621-9270. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1679011647.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Darrin Doran is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 570-621-9270 to confirm availability, cash-pay pricing, and whether the services you need are offered — this listing reflects the NPPES taxonomy on file and is not an endorsement.