Darren Clinton Decker, OD
Darren Clinton Decker, OD
Ratings and Reviews
4.9228 Ratings 38 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.9 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- July 2, 2022 Dr Darren Decker is a good eye doctor! He made me feel comfortable talking to him about my eyes. He deserves a raise!
- July 1, 2022 He was very personable, thorough in the exam and gave ample opportunity for questions. He answered the questions and elaborated when there were follow-up questions. It was a very good experience.
- June 28, 2022 Very Good Doctor , Very Nice !!!
- June 22, 2022 Dr. Decker took the time to talk to me and help me make decisions regarding my concerns for my eyes, he even walked me to the optical store and made sure I was taken care of.
- June 10, 2022 Dr Decker and his staff from check in to the optical department are wonderful!! They are so friendly and caring.
- June 8, 2022 He was personable and attentive to my situation.
- June 7, 2022 It would have been a 10, but had to wait for 25 minutes
- June 4, 2022 Dr. Decker is empathetic and practical in answering questions. He is up to date on the advancements in his field and has quickly earned my trust.
- May 28, 2022 Love Dr. Decker!
- May 28, 2022 Dr. Decker explained my care, so I could understand it. Thank you.
- May 28, 2022 Great
- May 26, 2022 Thorough exam and explained all options clearly
- May 22, 2022 Dr Decker is Excellent! He takes his time with you and makes sure you understand everything that’s going on. Highly recommend!!!!
- May 18, 2022 Dr. Decker was genuine in his caring and was concerned about how I felt about things. I have recommended him to others with confidence that they will be pleased with their care.
- May 11, 2022 Excellent service from checking in to checking out.
- May 6, 2022 He was wonderful!!!
- May 4, 2022 Very friendly, helpful, and yet professional. Very good visit.
- May 1, 2022 Dr. Decker was absolutely and Steely is the best. I followed him from his last practice. Your support staff the medical assistance in particular needs to be reminded who the patient he is they need to care about the patient they need to be friendly to the patient and not so rude!
- April 20, 2022 Dr Decker is great!!! He is very knowledgeable about my eye condition. He made me feel comfortable with the strategy of him managing my care until my appointment with Corneal Ophthalmologist which is many months away. If Dr Decker hadn’t been so proactive in discount care in the interim I think I would be anxious with the long wait to see specialist. I really appreciate him putting my mind at ease.
- April 19, 2022 Dr. Decker was the kind of doctor everyone would hope for. Friendly, thorough, kind and complete in every aspect. I can best sum up my experience with him as wow... the best.
- April 17, 2022 Darren was very knowledgeable and attentive.
- April 14, 2022 Dr. Decker was fantastic. He listened to and addressed all of my concerns.
- April 13, 2022 I would like him to be my doctor every time
- April 12, 2022 Dr Decker is professional and confident. He is a good listener and explains everything on my level of knowledge. I didn't feel like just another body going through the system.
- April 8, 2022 Dr. Decker was very thorough and took time to make sure all my questions and concerns were answered. He asked multiple times whether or not I needed to discuss anything else.
- April 7, 2022 Kind and friendly did an excellent job.
- April 4, 2022 Dr. Decker was very kind. He listened to me and explained everything about my optical needs.
- April 1, 2022 Very nice, friendly, explained everything Clearly.
- March 31, 2022 Great care and discussed options. I was very satisfied with the care he gave. He educated us with care and took his time and answered our questions. They were very busy the day of my visit but still gave me the care we expected.
- March 31, 2022 very professional and amiable; took time to educate and explain
- March 31, 2022 Dr. Decker is great, I loved his sense of humor and compassion.
- March 30, 2022 Dr. Decker took time with me and explained how my new prescription would be a better solution to my current issue.
- March 4, 2022 Very friendly, knowledgeable and took the time to listen to me and talk with me. Went above and beyond to check on the status of my glasses.
- February 25, 2022 Dr. Decker very sweet very thorough. Full of energy and comforting about my eye concerns.
- February 24, 2022 One word. AMAZING
- February 22, 2022 Dr. Decker is very professional and yet very friendly and approachable. He is a great listener and always pays attention when you are telling him the concerns that you are having about your eyes. He is also very knowledgeable and I feel very comfortable with him treating my eye problems.
- February 10, 2022 Dr. Decker was really great he knew what he was doing a was very thorough with the work that he was doing. Every step of the process was explained really well and he made sure I had no questions before doing anything.
- February 9, 2022 Dr. Decker was very attentive to my concerns and easily able to offer a plan going forward to obtain results. Would highly recommend Dr. Decker for all your eye care needs.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- OD, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 2007
Positions
- Optometrist
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC