Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout DIFFENDAFFER
Based in Houston, TX, Derek C Diffendaffer, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Derek is also listed as specialising in student in an organized health care education program.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Areas of Expertise
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Diffendaffer?
Dr. Diffendaffer is a diagnostic radiology in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Diffendaffer's address?
Dr. Diffendaffer is listed at 7600 W TIDWELL RD STE 103, Houston, TX 77040. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Diffendaffer?
The number on file is (713) 461-3573. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Diffendaffer?
Dr. 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 Dr. Diffendaffer train?
Dr. Diffendaffer attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Diffendaffer have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Diffendaffer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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 Dr. Diffendaffer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Diffendaffer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (713) 461-3573
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7600 W TIDWELL RD STE 103
Houston, TX 77040
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,642 services · 1,615 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
254 |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
253 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
118 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
112 |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
94 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
84 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
77 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | Imaging | 72131 |
59 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
47 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
46 |
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 diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
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 TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.