Derrick Gene Hurst, DO
Derrick Gene Hurst is a Family Medicine specialist based in Colorado Springs, CO with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Derrick Gene Hurst, DO practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Colorado Springs, CO. With 22+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Colorado Springs area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Federal MIPS score higher than 12% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3470 Centennial Blvd Ste 205, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-8669
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · 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 = better4.58%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)
4.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
388
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
755
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,842
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $680k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$183 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 Derrick Gene Hurst's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 11, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
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
Mailing address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390332
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Derrick Gene Hurst
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Derrick Gene Hurst for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Colorado Springs 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 Derrick Gene Hurst
NPI records show Dr. Hurst as active with telehealth listed in Colorado Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (719) 598-4588.
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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Contact Derrick Gene Hurst
Practice Location
3470 Centennial Blvd Ste 205, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-8669
Mailing Address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
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