Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Derek Ames, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · St George, UT

  • NPI 1174836431
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2610 Pioneer RD
St George, UT 847907442
(435) 674-9770
fax (435) 674-9771

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 14, 2012
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Utah #7693840-9934

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174836431. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
437
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$38,680
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 166 164 $114
92250 Photography of the retina 97 95 $33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 69 69 $135
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 47 36 $82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 28 19 $51
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 16 15 $57
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 14 14 $81

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$27
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision Inc. 2 $26.92

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$27

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
46
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$1,124
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 23 23 $785
Latanoprost Generic 12 0 $143
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 11 0 $196

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Derek Ames's medical specialty?
Dr. Derek Ames practices Optometrist in St George, UT.
Where does Dr. Derek Ames practice?
Dr. Derek Ames practices at 2610 Pioneer RD, St George, UT 847907442. Office phone: 4356749770.
What is Dr. Derek Ames's NPI?
Dr. Derek Ames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174836431, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Derek Ames accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Derek Ames does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Derek Ames commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.