Derek Patterson, M.D.
NPI 1538452875 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Mountain Brk, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Patterson, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Mountain Brk, AL (NPI 1538452875).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538452875
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.33029 (AL)
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
15 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
408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 177 | $160 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 106 | $108 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 71 | $7 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 54 | $194 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$194 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 163 | 160 |
| Methocarbamol | 121 | 118 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 86 | 86 |
| Naproxen Sodium | 74 | 73 |
| Methylprednisolone | 43 | 43 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 39 | 39 |
| Cefdinir | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64 across 3 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
- 2011-05-19
- Last updated
- 2026-01-19
- Certified
- 2026-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Patterson's NPI number?
- Derek Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538452875, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Patterson's specialty?
- Derek Patterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Patterson located?
- Derek Patterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3761 Rock Brook Ln, Mountain Brk, AL 35223-3600.
- What is Derek Patterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Patterson is (205) 820-8412.
- Does Derek Patterson accept Medicare?
- Derek Patterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Patterson's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Patterson's NPI (1538452875) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.