DEREK RUSSELL BASS DO
NPI 1184201584
Orthopaedic Surgery in Columbus, GA

Active since March 24, 2021PECOS Enrolled
6262 VETERANS PKWY, COLUMBUS, GA 31909(706) 324-6661 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2026, Mar 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Derek Russell Bass Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DEREK RUSSELL BASS DO (NPI 1184201584) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (112152) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184201584
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK RUSSELL BASSCredential: DO
Location Address6262 VETERANS PKWYColumbus, GA 31909-3540
Mailing AddressPo Box 370Fortson, GA 31808-0370 · (706) 494-3171
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1184201584 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 112152✔ Licensed in AL · 4659
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
6262 VETERANS PKWY, Columbus, GA 31909

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1130 W Ravine Rd Ste 9CKingsport, TN 37660-3837 · Phone (423) 224-3292 · Fax (423) 224-3215
Location 2161 E University DrAuburn, AL 36832-6725 · Phone (334) 826-2090

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Derek Russell Bass Do is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6204309677
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260626004102
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Derek Bass reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Orthopaedic Surgery
6262 VETERANS PKWY
Columbus, GA 31909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama and Georgia enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: Hughston Clinic PC
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31909 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Orthopaedic Surgery
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Physical Therapist (Electrophysiology, Clinical)
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Physical Therapist
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909
Orthopaedic Surgery
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Derek Bass's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Bass is 1184201584. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2021.

Where is Derek Bass located?

Derek Bass practices at 6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909. The listed phone number is (706) 324-6661.

What is Derek Bass's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Derek Bass enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Bass is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Derek Bass's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Derek Bass reassigns Medicare benefits to Hughston Clinic, P.C. (Columbus, GA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Derek Bass's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Derek Bass accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Derek Bass as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Bass was last updated on July 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.