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- 3735 11Th Cir, Ste 101, Vero Beach, FL 32960
About Dr. Paul
Based in Vero Beach, FL, Derek K. Paul, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Derek graduated from New York Medical College in 1991. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 761 services to 723 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. NPI 1518905801 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (772) 569-5660
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3735 11TH CIR STE 101
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
761 services · 723 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
48 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | Procedure | 49505 |
41 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | Procedure | 51703 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Release of large bowel from spleen and abdominal wall with partial removal of large bowel | Procedure | 44139 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
21 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of central venous tube with port or pump | Procedure | 36590 |
17 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Drainage of abdominal abscess or infection | Procedure | 49020 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Initial repair of sliding hernia of abdomen, 3-10 cm in length | Procedure | 49593 |
15 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Partial removal of large bowel and reattachment to rectum | Procedure | 44145 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of groin hernia that is not trapped | Procedure | 49520 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
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.
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 Vero Beach 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 6
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Derek K. Paul?
Derek K. Paul is a general surgeon in Vero Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Derek K. Paul's address?
Derek K. Paul is listed at 3735 11Th Cir Ste 101, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Derek K. Paul?
The number on file is (772) 569-5660. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Derek K. Paul?
Derek K. Paul's National Provider Identifier is 1518905801. 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 K. Paul train?
Derek K. Paul attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Derek K. Paul have?
Derek K. Paul has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Derek K. Paul perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek K. Paul performs procedures including insertion of central venous tube with port, repair of groin hernia and complicated insertion of bladder tube; 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 K. Paul's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek K. Paul. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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