NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician NPI 1538504030 MD
Verify on CMS → Derek Bernstein, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,962 in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 426 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician avg: 180
Industry payments
$222.03
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Derek Bernstein, MD filed 1,298 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Derek Bernstein, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,298 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Derek Bernstein, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Derek Bernstein, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,298 7× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Derek Bernstein, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 ROBINHOOD MEDICAL PLZ, Winston Salem, NC, 27106, with a listed phone of (336) 718-7950. NPI 1538504030 was issued on 05/09/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,298 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 426 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.7%.
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,962 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 180 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538504030 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/09/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Derek Bernstein, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
Winston Salem, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Derek Bernstein, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$222
Largest payer
Trimed, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,298
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
426
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,304
- Total Day Supply
- 17,098
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 346 (26.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 471
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 68, 65-74: 211, 75-84: 122, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Derek Bernstein, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
451 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
355 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
324 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 99
Clindamycin Hcl
99 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 19
Tramadol Hcl
19 claims
- Meloxicam 17
Meloxicam
17 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 11
Doxycycline Hyclate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 451 |
| Cephalexin | 355 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 324 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 99 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
More Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in NC →
All providers in North Carolina →
Compare specialties →
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Overview
How Derek Bernstein, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,962
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician
180
Avg Claims per Provider
Derek Bernstein, MD's 1,298 claims are above the specialty average of 180.
Nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bernstein.
Dr. Samuel Abrams
M.D.
Asheville, NC
Dr. Jeffrey Baker
MD
Salisbury, NC
Dr. Brian Cable
MD
Lumberton, NC
Dr. Robert Chadderdon
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Gregg Cregan
M.D.
Winston-Salem, NC
Compare Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore North Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derek Bernstein, MD's specialty? ▼
Derek Bernstein, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician and practices in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Derek Bernstein, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Derek Bernstein, MD wrote 1,298 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 426 beneficiaries.
Where is Derek Bernstein, MD located? ▼
Derek Bernstein, MD is located at 200 ROBINHOOD MEDICAL PLZ, Winston Salem, NC, 27106. Phone: (336) 718-7950.
What is Derek Bernstein, MD's NPI number? ▼
Derek Bernstein, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538504030, issued on 05/09/2013.
Does Derek Bernstein, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Derek Bernstein, MD had 346 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.7%.
How many Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,962 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider writes 180 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Derek Bernstein, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Derek Bernstein, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Derek Bernstein, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Derek Bernstein, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,298 Part D claims and 426 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Derek Bernstein, MD's credentials? ▼
Derek Bernstein, MD's NPI is 1538504030 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.