Derrick Brooks, MD
NPI 1679686158 · Internal Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derrick Brooks, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1679686158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679686158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.025414 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
284 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 | 164 | $167 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 85 | $114 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 24 | $201 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 11 | $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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 | 37 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 21 | 21 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 18 | 18 |
| Ibuprofen | 18 | 18 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6300 Main StZachary, LA 70791-4037Phone: (225) 658-4335Fax: (225) 654-6703
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-17
- Last updated
- 2026-01-29
- Certified
- 2026-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derrick Brooks's NPI number?
- Derrick Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679686158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derrick Brooks's specialty?
- Derrick Brooks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derrick Brooks located?
- Derrick Brooks's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300.
- What is Derrick Brooks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derrick Brooks is (225) 765-8826.
- Does Derrick Brooks accept Medicare?
- Derrick Brooks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derrick Brooks's NPI active?
- Yes — Derrick Brooks's NPI (1679686158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.