Derek Wright, PA
NPI 1629674858 · Physician Assistant · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Wright, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1629674858).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629674858
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 59158 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
310 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 217 | $117 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 65 | $151 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $70 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 12 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$151 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 469 | 153 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 280 | 93 |
| Gabapentin | 233 | 64 |
| Pregabalin | 189 | 67 |
| Celecoxib | 115 | 50 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 97 | 39 |
| Diclofenac Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,871 across 67 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 340 Fourth Ave Ste 19Chula Vista, CA 91910-3898Phone: (619) 761-5308
- 3434 Midway Dr Ste 2001San Diego, CA 92110-4924Phone: (619) 325-1161
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-12-11
- Last updated
- 2024-06-26
- Certified
- 2024-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Wright's NPI number?
- Derek Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629674858, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Wright's specialty?
- Derek Wright is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Derek Wright located?
- Derek Wright's practice location on file with NPPES is 5395 Ruffin Rd Ste 204, San Diego, CA 92123-1338.
- What is Derek Wright's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Wright is (858) 571-3630.
- Does Derek Wright accept Medicare?
- Derek Wright is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Wright's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Wright's NPI (1629674858) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.