Derek Frank Williams, M.D.
Derek Frank Williams is a Family Medicine specialist based in Hawthorne, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Derek Frank Williams, M.D. has been part of the Hawthorne medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
11633 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 410, Hawthorne, CA 90250-2321
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.06%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.06% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
78
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
307
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,776
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $487k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
Board certified · May 31, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Derek Frank Williams
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Derek Frank Williams for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Hawthorne 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 Frank Williams
Dr. Williams is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hawthorne, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 792-4450.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Derek Frank Williams
Practice Location
11633 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 410, Hawthorne, CA 90250-2321
Mailing Address
11633 Hawthorne Blvd Suite 410, Hawthorne, CA 90250-2321
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