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NICHOLAS DERFLER
NPI 1316304694
Emergency Medicine in Fort Bragg, NC

Active since January 18, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE, FORT BRAGG, NC 28310(910) 907-8922(910) 907-6069 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2026, Jul 3, 2025, Oct 16, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Nicholas Derfler NPPES

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

NICHOLAS DERFLER (NPI 1316304694) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2019-02127) and active in the NPI registry since January 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316304694
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS DERFLER
Location Address2817 ROCK MERRITT AVEFort Bragg, NC 28310-0001
Mailing Address2817 Rock Merritt AveFort Bragg, NC 28310-0001 · (910) 907-8922 · Fax (910) 907-6069
Phone(910) 907-8922
Fax(910) 907-6069
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1316304694 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2019-02127
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE, Fort Bragg, NC 28310
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and more.Insurance ›

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

Nicholas Derfler 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 ID5193012896
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191120001801
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Derfler reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cfvhs Ed Physicians
2.3 mi
Emergency Medicine
1638 OWEN DR
Fayetteville, NC 28304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215931589 (910) 615-8780
Hoke Emergency Group, PC
11 mi
Emergency Medicine
210 MEDICAL PAVILION DR
Raeford, NC 28376
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003337528 (910) 904-8000
North Carolina Emergency Physicians, PLLC
38 mi
Emergency Medicine
500 LAUCHWOOD DR
Laurinburg, NC 28352
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003861386 (910) 291-7000
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
54 mi
Family Medicine
401 E WHITAKER MILL RD STE 2100
Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,797 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972912285 (984) 974-4832

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
81 services80 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
36 services27 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
25 services25 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Raeford, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340188
Location210 Medical Pavilion DriveRaeford, NC 28376 · Hoke County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28310 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

JOSEPH CLAIR
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE, WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Cumberland County (910) 907-8922
CASEY TURNER PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE, WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Cumberland County (910) 907-6069
DR. ROBERT JOSEPH ROLLER JR. PT, PHD, DPT, ATC
Physical Therapist (Sports)
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Cumberland County (910) 907-8922
MICHAEL ANDREW SLACK DPT
Physical Therapist
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Cumberland County (224) 715-1689
MRS. COLLEEN MARGARET REMINSKY LAT, ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Cumberland County (910) 908-9663
ROBERT AUSTIN JONES PA-C
Physician Assistant
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Cumberland County (910) 907-8922
BONNIE CLAIRE-KAMEI BARKLEY PA-S
Physician Assistant
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Cumberland County (910) 907-8922
JUSTINA JEAN AHN DMD
Dentist
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Cumberland County (910) 907-8922

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 Nicholas Derfler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Derfler is 1316304694. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2016.

Where is Nicholas Derfler located?

Nicholas Derfler practices at 2817 Rock Merritt Ave, Fort Bragg, NC 28310. The listed phone number is (910) 907-8922.

What is Nicholas Derfler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Nicholas Derfler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Derfler 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 Nicholas Derfler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Derfler reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Cfvhs Ed Physicians (Fayetteville, NC), Hoke Emergency Group, PC (Raeford, NC), North Carolina Emergency Physicians, PLLC (Laurinburg, NC) and University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill (Raleigh, NC). 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 Nicholas Derfler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Derfler accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and Oscar Insurance Company list Nicholas Derfler 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.

Is Nicholas Derfler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Derfler is affiliated with Unc Hospitals and Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Derfler was last updated on February 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.