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Orthopedic Surgery

Derrick L. Burgess, MD

Works at hospitals in Canton, MS · Jackson, MS · Mississippi

Summary

Dr. Derrick L. Burgess, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 161 River Oaks Dr, Canton, MS 39046. Phone: (601) 855-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Derrick L. Burgess had 41 Original Medicare patients and 464 services. NPI 1720244932. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 161 River Oaks Dr, Canton, MS 39046 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (601) 855‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Merit Health Madison, University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • Group practice: State of Mississippi - University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • Medical school: Howard University College Of Medicine · graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Derrick L. Burgess, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Derrick L. Burgess accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derrick L. Burgess 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 Derrick L. Burgess see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 41 Original Medicare patients and 464 services for Derrick L. Burgess. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Derrick L. Burgess's NPI number?
1720244932. 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 Derrick L. Burgess, 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 patients41
Services billed to Medicare464
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients67

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)19 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol54%
  • Diabetes34%

Hospitals where Derrick L. Burgess works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Derrick L. Burgess 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Derrick L. Burgess is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Derrick L. Burgess as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • State of Mississippi - University of Mississippi Medical Center965 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in State of Mississippi - University of Mississippi Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHoward University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720244932
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians