Derek Ho
NPI 1265973689 · Dermatology Physician · Arcadia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Ho is a Dermatology Physician provider in Arcadia, CA (NPI 1265973689).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265973689
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A171259 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
1,831 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 796 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 301 | $141 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 210 | $52 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 204 | $131 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 125 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 160 | 81 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 155 | 108 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 44 | 21 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 39 | 16 |
| Fluocinonide | 33 | 23 |
| Hydrocortisone | 30 | 19 |
| Fluorouracil | 25 | 22 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 22 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20,205 across 310 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
- 2017-03-17
- Last updated
- 2023-01-26
- Certified
- 2023-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Ho's NPI number?
- Derek Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265973689, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Ho's specialty?
- Derek Ho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Ho located?
- Derek Ho's practice location on file with NPPES is 115 S 1st Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006-3606.
- What is Derek Ho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Ho is (626) 513-2619.
- Does Derek Ho accept Medicare?
- Derek Ho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Ho's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Ho's NPI (1265973689) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.