Scott Derkum, MD
NPI 1588660849 · Hospitalist Physician · Irvine, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Derkum, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Irvine, CA (NPI 1588660849).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588660849
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C54344 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
21 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
602 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 35 Minutes99232 | 401 | $81 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 142 | $85 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 59 | $135 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$135 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 22 |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 18 | — |
| Furosemide | 17 | 17 |
| Levofloxacin | 17 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | 14 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 11 | 11 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2017-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Derkum's NPI number?
- Scott Derkum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588660849, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Derkum's specialty?
- Scott Derkum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Derkum located?
- Scott Derkum's practice location on file with NPPES is 16200 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618-3714.
- What is Scott Derkum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Derkum is (949) 610-7245.
- Does Scott Derkum accept Medicare?
- Scott Derkum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Derkum's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Derkum's NPI (1588660849) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.