DEREK CLIFFORD PINKERTON MD
NPI 1831543610
Hospitalist in Durham, NC

Q: What is Derek Pinkerton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Pinkerton is 1831543610. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2016.

Q: What is Derek Pinkerton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Pinkerton was last updated on April 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since April 19, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2310 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 27710(984) 209-3773 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 26, 2024, Nov 12, 2021, Jun 29, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Derek Clifford Pinkerton Md NPPES

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

DEREK CLIFFORD PINKERTON MD (NPI 1831543610) is an individual hospitalist provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in Indiana (01084999A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831543610

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDEREK CLIFFORD PINKERTONCredential: MD

Location Address2310 ERWIN RDDurham, NC 27710-0001

Mailing Address2310 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27710-0001 · (984) 209-3773

Phone(984) 209-3773

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateApril 19, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2024

✔ NPI 1831543610 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01084999A

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

2310 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27710

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid201359270IN

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

Derek Clifford Pinkerton 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.

PECOS PAC ID1456641703

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220720003371

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

150 services60 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

71 services28 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

55 services54 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

39 services39 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.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340030

Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

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

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