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Dr. Derek Lafarga, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Sun City, AZ
- NPI 1629697529
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
- 6 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
10401 W Thunderbird Blvd
Sun City, AZ 853513004
(623) 832-4728
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2020 — 6 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 18, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2020 — 6 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #67221
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629697529. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
223
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$26,363
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 172 | 59 | $115 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 34 | 34 | $111 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 17 | 16 | $168 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in Sun City Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
96
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$18,373
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 23 | 0 | $263 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 21 | 11 | $141 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 15 | 0 | $72 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $149 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $73 |
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $17,675 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Derek Lafarga's medical specialty?
Dr. Derek Lafarga practices Hospitalist Physician in Sun City, AZ.
Where does Dr. Derek Lafarga practice?
Dr. Derek Lafarga practices at 10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 853513004. Office phone: 6238324728.
What is Dr. Derek Lafarga's NPI?
Dr. Derek Lafarga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629697529, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Derek Lafarga accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Derek Lafarga accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Derek Lafarga commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.