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Derek Robert Free , ACNPC-AG, CNP

Nurse Practitioner • Norfolk, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Derek Free, ACNPC-AG, CNP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Norfolk, VA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Derek Free delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 844 KEMPSVILLE RD STE 212.

Derek Free is affiliated with Sentara Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

844 Kempsville Rd Ste 212

Norfolk, VA 235023927

Telephone 7572615977
Fax 7572759913
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sentara Medical Group Facility NPI 1902116502

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Norfolk, VA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -1.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.6 Yrs
State Avg: 11.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
70 Specialists

Practicing in Norfolk, VA (1750 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
15.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
55.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Free (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Norfolk Specialty Average (9.6 Years) 9.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
31 31 $406.00 $179.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-10-24
Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License VA 0024176978

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License NC 5011226

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363LA2100X

State License OH CNP.026029

Definition to come...

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Nc Prescriber Id
5011226 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sentara Medical Group

844 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 235023927

Phone: 7572615977

Secondary Practice Locations

75 Hospital Dr

Athens, OH 457012857

Phone: 7403317201

272 Hospital Rd

Chillicothe, OH 456019031

Phone: 7406560364

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

23 Associated Practitioners
Zena Longvall , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003221060

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Andrew Githaiga , MD

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1083737449

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Simanta Dutta , MD

Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1083903975

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Susan Mcgowen , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1184795890

Nurse Practitioner

Michael Jones , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1215188453

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Catherine Wooton , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1265772032

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2023

Registered at 844 KEMPSVILLE RD STE 212, NORFOLK, VA 235023927 (Tel: 7572615977)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 24, 2023

Registered at 844 KEMPSVILLE RD STE 212, NORFOLK, VA 235023927 (Tel: 7572615977)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 24, 2023

Nurse Practitioner (License #5011226 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location June 02, 2022

Registered at 75 HOSPITAL DR, ATHENS, OH 457012857 (Tel: 7403317201)

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Updated Practice Location January 06, 2022

Registered at 272 HOSPITAL RD, CHILLICOTHE, OH 456019031 (Tel: 7406560364)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 06, 2022

Recorded as DEREK FREE, ACNPC-AG, CNP

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address December 28, 2020

Registered at 272 HOSPITAL RD, CHILLICOTHE, OH 456019031

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 28, 2020

Nurse Practitioner (License #0024176978 in VA)

NPI Profile Active January 08, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location January 08, 2019

Registered at 1134 N ROAD ST STE 9, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 279093467 (Tel: 2523311100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2019

Registered at 1134 N ROAD ST STE 9, ELIZABETH CITY, NC 279093467 (Tel: 2523311100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 08, 2019

Recorded as DEREK FREE, ACNPC-AG

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2019

Nurse Practitioner (License #5011226 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 08, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063985521
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 08, 2019
Last Update: October 24, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

844 Kempsville Rd Ste 212

Norfolk, VA 235023927

Phone: 7572615977

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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