Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout HOLCOMBE
Based in Alexander City, AL, Derek Keith Holcombe, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Derek graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1988. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 1,597 services to 1,378 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 329-2829
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3368 HIGHWAY 280 STE 107
Alexander City, AL 35010
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,597 services · 1,378 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
82 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
79 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
52 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
50 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
44 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
37 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
36 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
28 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
27 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
24 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Holcombe's specialty?
Dr. Holcombe is a gastroenterology in Alexander City, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Holcombe?
Dr. Holcombe is listed at 3368 HIGHWAY 280 STE 107, Alexander City, AL 35010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Holcombe?
The number on file is (256) 329-2829. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Holcombe?
Dr. Holcombe's National Provider Identifier is 1841203833. 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
What is Dr. Holcombe's medical education?
Dr. Holcombe attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Holcombe have?
Dr. Holcombe has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Holcombe known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Holcombe performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan of abdomen and complete ultrasound scan of abdomen; provides treatments such as imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract, 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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