# Derek Nickerson, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/derek-nickerson-md-1265895619
NPI: 1265895619
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Derek Nickerson, MD is a micrographic dermatologic surgery (mds) based in La Mesa, CA practicing at Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic with NPI 1265895619.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds)
- Secondary specialties: DERMATOLOGY
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
- Graduation year: 2016
- NPI: 1265895619 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1265895619))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic
- Address: 8860 Ctr Dr, Suite 300, La Mesa, CA, 919427001
- Phone: 6194621670215
- Group practice size: 10 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 75.00/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (7 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 11 plans
- [Blue Shield of California](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/blue-shield-of-california) — 3 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 3 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Derek Nickerson, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1265895619).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 52 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,293.

Largest disclosed payer: ABBVIE INC. ($321 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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