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Derek Thomas Dirks, MD is a healthcare provider in Post Falls, ID specializing in general surgery. Derek trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2014. Derek is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 463 services to 447 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (208) 262-0945
- Email not available
Practice Locations
750 N SYRINGA ST STE 205
Post Falls, ID 83854
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
463 services · 447 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
95 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
79 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
65 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
34 |
| Dilation of stomach outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43245 |
13 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
13 |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall | Treatment | 91035 |
22 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
31 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
28 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
21 |
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 general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other general surgeons in Post Falls 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in ID who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Dirks specialize in?
Dr. Dirks is a general surgeon in Post Falls, ID. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Dirks located?
Dr. Dirks is listed at 750 N SYRINGA ST STE 205, Post Falls, ID 83854. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dirks's phone number?
The number on file is (208) 262-0945. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Dirks?
Dr. Dirks's National Provider Identifier is 1427476225. 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. Dirks go to medical school?
Dr. Dirks attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Dirks have?
Dr. Dirks has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Dirks do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dirks performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; provides treatments such as monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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