Derek Skinner, MD
NPI 1255394920 · Family Medicine Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Skinner, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1255394920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255394920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L8194 (TX)
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
20 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
4,346 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 1,531 | $103 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 628 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 482 | $122 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 285 | $12 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 243 | $71 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 330 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 2,404 | 409 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,485 | 329 |
| Furosemide | 1,347 | 218 |
| Potassium Chloride | 1,173 | 241 |
| Gabapentin | 1,158 | 267 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,129 | 127 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 971 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (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
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2015-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Skinner's NPI number?
- Derek Skinner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255394920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Skinner's specialty?
- Derek Skinner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Skinner located?
- Derek Skinner's practice location on file with NPPES is 7601 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424-3360.
- What is Derek Skinner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Skinner is (806) 725-9603.
- Does Derek Skinner accept Medicare?
- Derek Skinner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Skinner's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Skinner's NPI (1255394920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.