Derek Potter, P.A.
NPI 1679906481 · Physician Assistant · Vernal, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Potter, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Vernal, UT (NPI 1679906481).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679906481
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8760465-1206 (UT)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,188 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,074 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 467 | $75 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 293 | $51 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 163 | $81 |
| Application of Light With Debridement to Destroy Precancer Skin Growth96574 | 56 | $224 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 93 | 56 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 83 | 46 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 81 | 63 |
| Ketoconazole | 65 | 36 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 47 | 15 |
| Nystatin | 36 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 34 | 21 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$162 across 10 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-08-15
- Last updated
- 2013-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Potter's NPI number?
- Derek Potter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679906481, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Potter's specialty?
- Derek Potter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Derek Potter located?
- Derek Potter's practice location on file with NPPES is 379 N 500 W, Vernal, UT 84078-1956.
- What is Derek Potter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Potter is (435) 789-1165.
- Does Derek Potter accept Medicare?
- Derek Potter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Potter's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Potter's NPI (1679906481) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.