Derrick Wansom, MD
Derrick Wansom is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in San Marcos, TX with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Derrick Wansom, MD specializes in anesthesiology, serving patients in San Marcos, TX in group practice. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 2011), he has been practicing for over 15 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1320 Wonder World Dr Ste 106, San Marcos, TX 78666-7558
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better41.33%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+36.2 pts)
41.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
80
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
450
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Derrick Wansom's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Derrick Wansom
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Derrick Wansom for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to San Marcos 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 Wansom
NPI records show Dr. Wansom as active with telehealth listed in San Marcos, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 851-1165.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Derrick Wansom
Practice Location
1320 Wonder World Dr Ste 106, San Marcos, TX 78666-7558
Mailing Address
1320 Wonder World Dr Ste 106, San Marcos, TX 78666-7558
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