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DEREK ALEXANDER WIERZBICKI M.D.
NPI 1780799288
Emergency Medicine in Laurel, MS

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1220 JEFFERSON ST, LAUREL, MS 39440(601) 399-6169(601) 399-6281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Derek Alexander Wierzbicki M.d. NPPES

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

DEREK ALEXANDER WIERZBICKI M.D. (NPI 1780799288) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Laurel, Mississippi, licensed in Louisiana (MD.026276) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Singing River Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Gretna.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780799288
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK ALEXANDER WIERZBICKICredential: M.D.
Location Address1220 JEFFERSON STLaurel, MS 39440-4355
Mailing AddressPo Box 247Laurel, MS 39441-0247 · (601) 399-6169 · Fax (601) 399-6281
Fax(601) 399-6281
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1780799288 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.026276
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.
1220 JEFFERSON ST, Laurel, MS 39440

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12500 Belle Chase HighwayGretna, LA 70056 · Phone (504) 392-3131

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid03656293MS
Medicaid1056545LA

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

Derek Alexander Wierzbicki 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 ID7214036326
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070629000385
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

18

Medicare enrollment records show Derek Wierzbicki reassigns Medicare billing to 18 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
1220 JEFFERSON ST
Laurel, MS 39440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 205 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
105 EATON STREET
Taylorsville, MS 39168
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
100 RED CROSS PL
Bogalusa, LA 70427
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
433 PLAZA ST
Bogalusa, LA 70427
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 91 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1850 CHADWICK DR
Jackson, MS 39204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
149 DRINKWATER RD
Bay St Louis, MS 39520
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2809 DENNY AVE
Pascagoula, MS 39581
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 75 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1202 S TYLER ST
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 197 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
180 W ESPLANADE AVE
Kenner, LA 70065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 181 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2700 NAPOLEON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 240 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.

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.
207 services202 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.
75 services73 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.
75 services74 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Singing River Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pascagoula, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250040
Location2809 Denny AvenuePascagoula, MS 39581 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

South Central Reg Med Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Laurel, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250058
Location1220 Jefferson St Box 607Laurel, MS 39440 · Jones County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Singing River Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250123
Location15200 Community RoadGulfport, MS 39503 · Harrison County
Emergency services

Magee General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Magee, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250124
Location300 3rd Ave SEMagee, MS 39111 · Simpson County
Emergency services

Covington County Hospital Cah

Critical Access Hospitals · Collins, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number251325
Location701 South Holly AvenueCollins, MS 39428 · Covington County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39440 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Physical Therapist
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Physical Therapist
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Clinic/Center
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Family Medicine
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Physical Therapist
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Family Medicine
1220 JEFFERSON ST
LAUREL, MS 39440

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 Wierzbicki's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Wierzbicki is 1780799288. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is Derek Wierzbicki located?

Derek Wierzbicki practices at 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440. The listed phone number is (601) 399-6169.

What is Derek Wierzbicki's specialty?

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

Is Derek Wierzbicki enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Wierzbicki 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 Wierzbicki's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Derek Wierzbicki reassigns Medicare benefits to 18 organizations: South Central Clinics, Inc. (Laurel, MS), Magee Benevolent Association (Taylorsville, MS), Ochsner Clinic LLC (Bogalusa, LA), Washington Parish Emergency Physicians Group LLC (Bogalusa, LA), App Of Mississippi Ed, LLC (Jackson, MS) and 13 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Wierzbicki's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Derek Wierzbicki accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan, Cigna Healthcare, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Derek Wierzbicki 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 Wierzbicki affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Derek Wierzbicki is affiliated with Singing River Health System, South Central Reg Med Ctr, Singing River Gulfport, Magee General Hospital and Covington County Hospital Cah.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Wierzbicki was last updated on October 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.