DR. DERRICK ASHONG M.D.
NPI 1619396405
Emergency Medicine in Atlanta, GA

Active since April 09, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320, ATLANTA, GA 30328(404) 961-2745 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2018, Mar 16, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Derrick Ashong M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DERRICK ASHONG M.D. (NPI 1619396405) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (P080100) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Baltimore.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619396405
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DERRICK ASHONGCredential: M.D.
Location Address5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320Atlanta, GA 30328-5834
Mailing Address1830 E Monument St Ste 6-100Baltimore, MD 21287-0020
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1619396405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in GA · P080100 Licensed in MD · 0309
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.
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320, Atlanta, GA 30328

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11830 E Monument St Ste 6-100Baltimore, MD 21287-0020 · Phone (410) 955-3380 · Fax (410) 955-0141

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Derrick Ashong 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 ID5294950945
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180618002537, I20231107003462, I20231213001618
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 3

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.
273 services269 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.
57 services56 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.
46 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30328 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

Emergency Medicine
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30328
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30328
Emergency Medicine
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30328
Physician Assistant
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30328
Physician Assistant
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30328
Nurse Practitioner
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30328
Emergency Medicine
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30328
Emergency Medicine
5665 NEW NORTHSIDE DR STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30328

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 Derrick Ashong's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derrick Ashong is 1619396405. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2014.

Where is Derrick Ashong located?

Derrick Ashong practices at 5665 New Northside Dr Ste 320, Atlanta, GA 30328. The listed phone number is (404) 961-2745.

What is Derrick Ashong's specialty?

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

Is Derrick Ashong enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derrick Ashong 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 Derrick Ashong accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Derrick Ashong 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 Derrick Ashong affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Derrick Ashong is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derrick Ashong was last updated on September 14, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.