Gary Derusso, MD
NPI 1548657398 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Austell, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Derusso, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Austell, GA (NPI 1548657398).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548657398
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 83581 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
469 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 153 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 135 | $174 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 118 | $79 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 63 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$174 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- Dept of Medicine Hsc Level 16Stony Brook HospitalStony Brook, NY 11794-0001Phone: (631) 444-2058Fax: (631) 444-2493
- 1250 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23298Phone: (804) 828-5094
- 1250 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23298Phone: (804) 828-5094
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-20
- Last updated
- 2019-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Derusso's NPI number?
- Gary Derusso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548657398, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Derusso's specialty?
- Gary Derusso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Derusso located?
- Gary Derusso's practice location on file with NPPES is 3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106.
- What is Gary Derusso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Derusso is (770) 732-3585.
- Does Gary Derusso accept Medicare?
- Gary Derusso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Derusso's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Derusso's NPI (1548657398) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.