Derek Beeson Smith, MD
Derek Beeson Smith is a Surgery of the Hand specialist based in Flagstaff, AZ with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Derek Beeson Smith, MD practices as part of a group surgery of the hand specialist practice in Flagstaff, AZ. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 550dNPPES updated 2024-11-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
525 N Switzer Canyon Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-4845
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better70.91%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+65.8 pts)
70.91% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
375
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
79
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
110
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $504
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Derek Beeson Smith's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Board certified · Nov 19, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 2086S0105X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2013)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100008
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Surgery of the Hand Care With Derek Beeson Smith
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Derek Beeson Smith for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Flagstaff required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Derek Beeson Smith
Dr. Smith is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Flagstaff, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (928) 773-2280.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
525 N Switzer Canyon Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-4845
Mailing Address
525 N Switzer Canyon Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-4845
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