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- 2602 Buford Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23235
About Dr. Diffendaffer
Based in North Chesterfield, VA, Derek C. Diffendaffer, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 1,642 services to 1,615 patients. The services billed most often include screening 3d breast mammography, screening mammography, and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast. NPI 1558629113 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (804) 272-8806
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2602 BUFORD RD
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,642 services · 1,615 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
254 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
253 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
118 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
112 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
94 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
84 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
77 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | Imaging | 72131 |
59 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
47 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
46 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening 3d breast mammography 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Derek C. Diffendaffer?
Derek C. Diffendaffer is a radiologist in North Chesterfield, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Derek C. Diffendaffer's address?
Derek C. Diffendaffer is listed at 2602 Buford Rd, North Chesterfield, VA 23235. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Derek C. Diffendaffer?
The number on file is (804) 272-8806. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Derek C. Diffendaffer?
Derek C. Diffendaffer's National Provider Identifier is 1558629113. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Derek C. Diffendaffer train?
Derek C. Diffendaffer attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Derek C. Diffendaffer have?
Derek C. Diffendaffer has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Derek C. Diffendaffer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek C. Diffendaffer performs imaging including screening 3d breast mammography and screening mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Derek C. Diffendaffer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek C. Diffendaffer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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