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DEREK ALAN PATTERSON M.D.
NPI 1538452875
Emergency Medicine in Mountain Brk, AL

Active since May 19, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3761 ROCK BROOK LN, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35223(205) 820-8412 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2026, Oct 1, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Derek Alan Patterson M.d. NPPES

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

DEREK ALAN PATTERSON M.D. (NPI 1538452875) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Mountain Brk, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.33029) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538452875
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK ALAN PATTERSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address3761 ROCK BROOK LNMountain Brk, AL 35223-3600
Mailing Address3761 Rock Brook LnMountain Brk, AL 35223-3600 · (256) 603-6823
Phone(205) 820-8412
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1538452875 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.33029
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.
3761 ROCK BROOK LN, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
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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 Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Derek Alan Patterson 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 ID4789820200
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141003001506
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.

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.
177 services170 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.
106 services104 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.
71 services70 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.
54 services52 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35223 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

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 Patterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Patterson is 1538452875. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2011.

Where is Derek Patterson located?

Derek Patterson practices at 3761 Rock Brook Ln, Mountain Brk, AL 35223. The listed phone number is (205) 820-8412.

What is Derek Patterson's specialty?

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

Is Derek Patterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Patterson 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.

What insurance does Derek Patterson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Derek Patterson 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 Patterson was last updated on January 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.