Physician Profile
Derek R. McClusky, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mcclusky
Derek R. McClusky, M.D. practices surgery in Ruston, LA. Derek is a 1999 graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 540 services to 462 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (318) 255-3690
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1200 S FARMERVILLE ST
Ruston, LA 71270
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
- Benign breast disease
- Gynecomastia
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
- Enlarged spleen
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
- Ingrown toenail
Skin & scars
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
- Obesity
Wound care
- Bedsores
- Post-surgery fever or infection
Wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland removal
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
Infections
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Vascular & cancer
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
540 services · 462 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
31 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
27 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
25 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43246 |
15 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
22 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
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.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 4 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Derek R. McClusky's specialty?
Derek R. McClusky is a general surgeon in Ruston, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Derek R. McClusky?
Derek R. McClusky is listed at 1200 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA 71270. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Derek R. McClusky?
The number on file is (318) 255-3690. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Derek R. McClusky?
Derek R. McClusky's National Provider Identifier is 1184694903. 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 Derek R. McClusky's education?
Derek R. McClusky attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Derek R. McClusky have?
Derek R. McClusky has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Derek R. McClusky known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek R. McClusky performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery, diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Derek R. McClusky's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek R. McClusky. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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