LUCIA DERKS M.D.
NPI 1285976456
Emergency Medicine in Spruce Pine, NC

Active since March 26, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
125 HOSPITAL DR, SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777(828) 765-4201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Jun 29, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Lucia Derks M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LUCIA DERKS M.D. (NPI 1285976456) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2017-01043) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and maintains a secondary practice location in Cincinnati.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285976456
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameLUCIA DERKSCredential: M.D.
Location Address125 HOSPITAL DRSpruce Pine, NC 28777-3035
Mailing Address50 Schenck PkwyAsheville, NC 28803-3499 · (828) 651-6576
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1285976456 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2017-01043✔ Licensed in OH · 57.022905
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
125 HOSPITAL DR, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1234 Goodman St, Center for Emergency CareCincinnati, OH 45219-2364 · Phone (513) 558-8114 · Fax (513) 558-5791

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lucia Derks M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8022251545
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170801000590, I20260522002726
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

12

Medicare enrollment records show Lucia Derks reassigns Medicare billing to 12 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
200 HOSPITAL AVE
Jefferson, NC 28640
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 557 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
557 BROOKDALE DR
Statesville, NC 28677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 580 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
6915 VILLAGE MEDICAL CIR
Clemmons, NC 27012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
207 OLD LEXINGTON RD
Thomasville, NC 27360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 152 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1750 KERNERSVILLE MEDICAL PKWY
Kernersville, NC 27284
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 158 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
3990 E US 64 ALT
Murphy, NC 28906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
800 TILGHMAN DR
Dunn, NC 28334
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 373 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
960 CHARLESTON REGIONAL PARKWAY
Charleston, SC 29492
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2000 HOSPITAL DR
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
242 services238 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
147 services142 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
62 services62 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Mcdowell Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marion, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340087
Location430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730Marion, NC 28752 · Mc Dowell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

East Cooper Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Pleasant, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420089
Location2000 Hospital DrMount Pleasant, SC 29464 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28777 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Genetic Counselor, MS
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Pediatrics
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Physician Assistant
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Physician Assistant
125 HOSPITAL DR, BLUE RIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Emergency Medicine
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lucia Derks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucia Derks is 1285976456. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2013.

Where is Lucia Derks located?

Lucia Derks practices at 125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. The listed phone number is (828) 765-4201.

What is Lucia Derks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Lucia Derks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucia Derks is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lucia Derks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lucia Derks reassigns Medicare benefits to 12 organizations: Jefferson Emergency Services, PLLC (Jefferson, NC), Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN), Wake Forest Emergency Providers (Statesville, NC), Tanglewood Park Physicians, PLLC (Clemmons, NC), Piedmont Triad Physicians, PLLC (Thomasville, NC) and 7 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lucia Derks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Lucia Derks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lucia Derks is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, The Mcdowell Hospital and East Cooper Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucia Derks was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.