Quick answers
- Does Fletcher C. Derrick Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fletcher C. Derrick Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Fletcher C. Derrick Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,183 Original Medicare patients and 3,923 services for Fletcher C. Derrick Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fletcher C. Derrick Iii's NPI number?
- 1083784110. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Fletcher C. Derrick Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,183 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,923 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,473 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)687 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)499 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)162 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)118 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Fletcher C. Derrick Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fletcher C. Derrick Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Beaufort County Memorial HospitalBeaufort, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420067
- Coastal Carolina HospitalHardeeville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420101
- Colleton Medical CenterWalterboro, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420030
- Hampton Regional Medical CenterVarnville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420072
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterHilton Head Island, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420080
Practice locations
Addresses where Fletcher C. Derrick Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Midtown DrBeaufort, SC 29906 (843) 770‑0404
- 501 Robertson BlvdWalterboro, SC 29488 (843) 782‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fletcher C. Derrick Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeastern Hospitalist Services PC297 clinicians in the group
- Beaufort County Memorial Hospital194 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Beaufort
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Beaufort, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeastern Hospitalist Services PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083784110 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians