Derek Almendares, DO
NPI 1144885526 · Internal Medicine Physician · Miami Lakes, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Almendares, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Miami Lakes, FL (NPI 1144885526).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144885526
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS18244 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
926 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 343 | $66 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 146 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 129 | $95 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 56 | $19 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 56 | $26 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 156 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 526 | 131 |
| Gabapentin | 290 | 61 |
| Metformin Hcl | 244 | 58 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 225 | 44 |
| Lisinopril | 211 | 46 |
| Famotidine | 209 | 52 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 199 | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$151 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-05-01
- Last updated
- 2022-08-04
- Certified
- 2022-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Almendares's NPI number?
- Derek Almendares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144885526, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Almendares's specialty?
- Derek Almendares is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Almendares located?
- Derek Almendares's practice location on file with NPPES is 13903 Nw 67th Ave Ste 440, Miami Lakes, FL 33014-2939.
- What is Derek Almendares's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Almendares is (305) 882-7747.
- Does Derek Almendares accept Medicare?
- Derek Almendares is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Almendares's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Almendares's NPI (1144885526) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.