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2660 Sw 3Rd St, Topeka, KS 66606 - Topeka location
1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
About Derek Hammer
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Derek S. Hammer, PA practices in Topeka, KS. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 1,873 services to 517 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, injection, lidocaine hydrochloride, 1 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. NPI 1912529629 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (785) 270-8880
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Practice Locations
2660 SW 3RD ST
Topeka, KS 66606
1500 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,873 services · 517 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
193 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
28 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
34 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
31 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray for bone length assessment | Imaging | 77073 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
734 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, lidocaine hydrochloride, 1 mg | Drug given | J2003 |
575 | Too few peers to compare |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7323 |
78 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
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 physician assistants at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Topeka 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2020 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in KS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Derek S. Hammer specialize in?
Derek S. Hammer is a physician assistant in Topeka, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Derek S. Hammer located?
Derek S. Hammer is listed at 2660 Sw 3Rd St, Topeka, KS 66606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Derek S. Hammer's phone number?
The number on file is (785) 270-8880. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Derek S. Hammer?
Derek S. Hammer's National Provider Identifier is 1912529629. 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 S. Hammer train?
Derek S. Hammer attended Other, graduating in 2020. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Derek S. Hammer have?
Derek S. Hammer has 6 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2020, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Derek S. Hammer do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek S. Hammer performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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