Derek Thackston, MD
NPI 1588153670 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Thackston, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1588153670).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588153670
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 010127257 (VA)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
530 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 284 | $166 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 138 | $114 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 74 | $201 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 34 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$201 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 62 | 60 |
| Ibuprofen | 51 | 45 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 50 | 50 |
| Methocarbamol | 34 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 32 | 31 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 22 | 22 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-04
- Last updated
- 2023-08-11
- Certified
- 2023-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Thackston's NPI number?
- Derek Thackston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588153670, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Thackston's specialty?
- Derek Thackston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Thackston located?
- Derek Thackston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA 23229-5298.
- What is Derek Thackston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Thackston is (804) 289-4500.
- Does Derek Thackston accept Medicare?
- Derek Thackston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Thackston's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Thackston's NPI (1588153670) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.