Dr. Derrick Y Sun

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 16+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Derrick Y Sun, MD, is a Neurosurgery specialist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurosurgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Medical Center, University Health System. Dr. Derrick Y Sun also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio. Dr. Derrick Y Sun accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (210) 358-8555 to request Dr. Derrick Y Sun the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3901

Phone 1: (210) 358-8555
Phone 2: (210) 358-8555(2
Phone 3: (210) 450-9000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Derrick Y Sun
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3072824846
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Neurosurgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 16 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Derrick Y Sun attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 2008.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1093987067
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Sunday, March 30, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 12, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Derrick Y Sun

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Derrick Y Sun has been primarily specialized in Neurological Surgery for over 16 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
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    Neurological Surgery
    A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neurological Surgery
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    Neurological Surgery
    A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio


Practice Locations

7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3901
Phone: (210) 358-8555
Phone 2: (210) 358-8555(2
Phone 3: (210) 450-9000
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, September 12, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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