Derrick Smith

Family Medicine physician in Rancho Mirage, California — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
69730 Highway 111 Ste 109
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Geocoded location: 33.7735, -116.4477
Taxonomy
Family Medicine
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2005
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
Also Listed As
Derrick Smith
NPPES Record Updated
September 2024

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Bariatric Surgery
    Surgery
  • Family Medicine
    Primary

All specialty taxonomies this NPI reports in the CMS National Provider registry. A taxonomy on file reflects a self-reported designation, not confirmation of current services.

About This Clinician

Derrick Smith is a Family Medicine physician in Rancho Mirage whose NPPES record also lists an obesity-medicine or bariatric-medicine taxonomy as a secondary specialty. Primary-care and family-medicine clinicians who carry this secondary designation are among those most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices — call ahead to confirm.

Locally, this is 1 of 69 Family Medicine practices in Rancho Mirage carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at a Family Medicine visit

Family-medicine practices manage routine and preventive care for all ages. A weight- or GLP-1-related visit often involves:

  • •A general health and medication review in the context of your overall care.
  • •Screening labs where indicated (A1c, metabolic panel) before starting therapy.
  • •A conversation about whether GLP-1 therapy or a referral to a specialist is the better fit.
  • •Coordination with your insurance on coverage and prior authorization.

This is general guidance for family medicine practices, not a description of Derrick Smith's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 760-778-6120.

GLP-1 access in Rancho Mirage, California

Adult obesity rate
28.1%
#44 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$219/mo
Typical California telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
California Medicaid, obesity indication

About 28.1% of California adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #44 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 24 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Rancho Mirage. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through California telehealth averages about $219/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more California options on the best California GLP-1 providers page, browse every Rancho Mirage listing in the Rancho Mirage clinic directory.

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Derrick Smith's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Derrick Smith is listed under Family Medicine, a field where GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are commonly prescribed — but whether this practice currently offers them isn't recorded in the registry. Call the practice at 760-778-6120 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Derrick Smith's primary specialty on file is Family Medicine, with obesity medicine listed as a secondary taxonomy. Generalist clinicians who carry that secondary designation are among those who commonly manage GLP-1 prescribing, though the registry does not confirm current services.
Derrick Smith is located at 69730 Highway 111 Ste 109, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. The phone number listed in the registry is 760-778-6120. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1780679894.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Derrick Smith is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 760-778-6120 to confirm availability, cash-pay pricing, and whether the services you need are offered — this listing reflects the NPPES taxonomy on file and is not an endorsement.