Derek Bost, PA-C
NPI 1952406274 · Physician Assistant · Lenoir, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Bost, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Lenoir, NC (NPI 1952406274).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952406274
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 103536 (NC)
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
19 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
460 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 178 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 75 | $94 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 68 | $91 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 27 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 15 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 20 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 17 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 15 | — |
| Prednisone | 14 | 14 |
| Cefdinir | 12 | 12 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$130 across 8 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
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2021-03-18
- Certified
- 2021-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Bost's NPI number?
- Derek Bost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952406274, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Bost's specialty?
- Derek Bost is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Derek Bost located?
- Derek Bost's practice location on file with NPPES is 321 Mulberry St Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645-5720.
- What is Derek Bost's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Bost is (828) 757-5504.
- Does Derek Bost accept Medicare?
- Derek Bost is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Bost's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Bost's NPI (1952406274) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.