Quick answers
- Does Derrick L. Smith Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derrick L. Smith 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 Derrick L. Smith Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 34 Original Medicare patients and 34 services for Derrick L. Smith Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Derrick L. Smith Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1972382661. 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. Smith 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 34 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)22 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 disease75%
- Heart failure75%
- Atrial fibrillation75%
- Arthritis74%
Hospitals where Derrick L. Smith Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Derrick L. Smith 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.
- Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
- Sampson Regional Medical CenterClinton, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340024
Practice locations
Addresses where Derrick L. Smith Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4420 Lake Boone TrlRaleigh, NC 27607
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Derrick L. Smith Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Carolina MG LLC751 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Raleigh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Carolina MG LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | George Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972382661 |
| 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