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DEREK ALEXANDER WIERZBICKI M.D.
NPI 1780799288
Emergency Medicine in Gretna, LA

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2500 BELLE CHASE HIGHWAY, GRETNA, LA 70056(504) 392-3131 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 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 Gretna, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.026276) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-kenner, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780799288
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK ALEXANDER WIERZBICKICredential: M.D.
Location Address2500 BELLE CHASE HIGHWAYGretna, LA 70056
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HighwayNew Orleans, LA 70121 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 392-3131
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 2014
✔ 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.
2500 BELLE CHASE HIGHWAY, Gretna, LA 70056
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid03656293MS
Medicaid1056545LA
Medicare PIN4N0817061LA
Medicare PIN4N081LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.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 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, I20080613000366
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.
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.

Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenner, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190274
Location180 West Esplanade AvenueKenner, LA 70065 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70056 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TESSA MARIE HUE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2500 BELLE CHASE HIGHWAY
GRETNA, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 391-5454

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 2500 Belle Chase Highway, Gretna, LA 70056. The listed phone number is (504) 392-3131.

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.

What insurance does Derek Wierzbicki accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana 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 Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, Singing River Health System, South Central Reg Med Ctr, Singing River Gulfport and Magee General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Wierzbicki was last updated on August 20, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.