DR. DEREK W LAHM MD
NPI 1720718141
Ophthalmology in Omaha, NE
About Dr. Derek W Lahm Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. DEREK W LAHM MD (NPI 1720718141) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Omaha, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (9273) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Great Plains Health, and is a graduate of Other (2022).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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
Dr. Derek W Lahm Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Derek Lahm reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
North Platte, NE 69101
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
- 365 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.
Great Plains Health
Acute Care Hospitals · North Platte, NEPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68198 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
OMAHA, NE 68198
OMAHA, NE 68198
OMAHA, NE 68198
OMAHA, NE 68198
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 Lahm's NPI number?
The NPI number for Derek Lahm is 1720718141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2022.
Where is Derek Lahm located?
Derek Lahm practices at 985540 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198. The listed phone number is (402) 559-1859.
What is Derek Lahm's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Derek Lahm enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Derek Lahm 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 organization bills Medicare for Derek Lahm's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Derek Lahm reassigns Medicare benefits to North Platte Nebraska Hospital Corporation (North Platte, NE). 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 Lahm's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Derek Lahm accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Oscar Insurance Company list Derek Lahm 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 Derek Lahm affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Derek Lahm is affiliated with Great Plains Health.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Derek Lahm was last updated on June 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Dr. Derek W Lahm, MD · NPI 1720718141
Ophthalmology physician in Omaha, Nebraska. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 16, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720718141 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 16, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 9273 (Nebraska)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 985540 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR, Omaha, NE 68198-3378
- **Phone:** (402) 559-1859
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** North Platte Nebraska Hospital Corporation (NPI 1134355332, North Platte, NE), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2022
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 16, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720718141) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.