DR. DEREK MICHAEL VAN PEL M.D.
NPI 1215732664
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Rochester, NY

Active since February 18, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 275-3197(585) 273-3637 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2026, Feb 18, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Derek Michael Van Pel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DEREK MICHAEL VAN PEL M.D. (NPI 1215732664) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (327974) and active in the NPI registry since February 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Un Of British Columbia, Faculty Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215732664
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. DEREK MICHAEL VAN PELCredential: M.D.
Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 626Rochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 626Rochester, NY 14642-0001 · (585) 275-3197 · Fax (585) 273-3637
Fax(585) 273-3637
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUn Of British Columbia, Faculty Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 18, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1215732664 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 327974
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, Rochester, NY 14642

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Derek Michael Van Pel M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7810468253
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260605002181
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Derek Van Pel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 684
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,624 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1000 SOUTH AVE
Rochester, NY 14620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 465 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Strong Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330285
Location601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14642 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 679
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Internal Medicine
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 679
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 679-Y
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE, BOX 679
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
601 ELMWOOD AVENUE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642

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 Van Pel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Van Pel is 1215732664. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 18, 2025.

Where is Derek Van Pel located?

Derek Van Pel practices at 601 Elmwood Avenue Box 626, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 275-3197.

What is Derek Van Pel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Derek Van Pel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Van Pel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Derek Van Pel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Derek Van Pel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Rochester (Rochester, NY) and Highland Hospital Of Rochester (Rochester, NY). Each 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 Van Pel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Derek Van Pel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Derek Van Pel is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Van Pel was last updated on August 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.