Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SMITH
Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Derek Beeson Smith, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Derek graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2013. Derek is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic hand surgery and surgery.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith is an orthopedic surgeon in Flagstaff, AZ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's address?
Dr. Smith is listed at 525 N SWITZER CANYON DR, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Smith?
The number on file is (928) 773-2280. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1346582525. 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. Smith train?
Dr. Smith attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Smith have?
Dr. Smith has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smith performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint and release and/or relocation of hand nerve; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 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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Is Dr. Smith's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (928) 773-2280
- Email not available
Practice Locations
525 N SWITZER CANYON DR
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
783 services · 613 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
86 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
25 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
19 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
85 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
59 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
16 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
162 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
130 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
75 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
66 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Flagstaff 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.