Derek Pinkerton, MD
NPI 1831543610 · Hospitalist Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Pinkerton, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1831543610).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831543610
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01084999A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
326 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 50 Minutes99233 | 150 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 71 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 55 | $159 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 39 | $107 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 11 | $198 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$198 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-19
- Last updated
- 2024-04-26
- Certified
- 2024-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Pinkerton's NPI number?
- Derek Pinkerton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831543610, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Pinkerton's specialty?
- Derek Pinkerton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Pinkerton located?
- Derek Pinkerton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2310 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710-0001.
- What is Derek Pinkerton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Pinkerton is (984) 209-3773.
- Does Derek Pinkerton accept Medicare?
- Derek Pinkerton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Pinkerton's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Pinkerton's NPI (1831543610) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.