Quick answers
- Does Derek L. Darby Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek L. Darby Jr. 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 Derek L. Darby Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 131 services for Derek L. Darby Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Derek L. Darby Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1518548866. 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 Derek L. Darby Jr., 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 | 90 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 131 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)67 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%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Chronic kidney disease56%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes50%
Hospitals where Derek L. Darby Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Derek L. Darby Jr. 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.
- Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110107
- Emory Houston Hospital Warner RobinsWarner Robins, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110069
- Navicent Health BaldwinMilledgeville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110150
- Phoebe Sumter Medical CenterAmericus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110044
- Piedmont Macon North HospitalMacon, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110201
Practice locations
Addresses where Derek L. Darby Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 120 US Hwy 280 WAmericus, GA 31719 (229) 931‑1159
- 122 US Hwy 280 WAmericus, GA 31719 (229) 931‑1159
- 126 US Hwy 280 WAmericus, GA 31719 (229) 931‑1159
- 132 US Hwy 280 WAmericus, GA 31719 (229) 931‑1159
- 151 Mayo St, Suite BAmericus, GA 31709 (229) 928‑2900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Derek L. Darby Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoebe Physician Group Inc430 clinicians in the group
- Cogent Healthcare of Macon, LLC79 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Americus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Americus, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoebe Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Morehouse School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2021 (5 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518548866 |
| 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