Derrick Smith, M.D.
NPI 1780679894 · Family Medicine Physician · Rancho Mirage, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derrick Smith, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Rancho Mirage, CA (NPI 1780679894).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780679894
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G50178 (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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 100 | 51 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 79 | 37 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 49 | 23 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 46 | 27 |
| Baclofen | 36 | 11 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 30 | 13 |
| Lidocaine | 19 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (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
- 2005-09-14
- Last updated
- 2024-09-15
- Certified
- 2024-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derrick Smith's NPI number?
- Derrick Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780679894, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derrick Smith's specialty?
- Derrick Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derrick Smith located?
- Derrick Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 69730 Highway 111 Ste 109, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2873.
- What is Derrick Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derrick Smith is (760) 778-6120.
- Does Derrick Smith accept Medicare?
- Derrick Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derrick Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Derrick Smith's NPI (1780679894) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.