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- 525 N Switzer Canyon Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
About Dr. Smith
Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Derek B. 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 specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery and surgery. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 783 services to 613 patients. The services billed most often include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and injection into tendon or ligament. NPI 1346582525 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (928) 773-2280
- Email not available
Practice Locations
525 N SWITZER CANYON DR
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
783 services · 613 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
86 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
25 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
85 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
59 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
162 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| 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 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
75 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| 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 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic 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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
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 — 30 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 7
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith is an orthopedic surgeon in Flagstaff, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed 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.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Smith?
The number on file is (928) 773-2280. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
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.
Medicare claims
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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