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: July 26, 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 CMSOtherGraduated 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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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
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.

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 4

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

Highlands Cashiers Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Highlands, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341316
Location190 Hospital DriveHighlands, NC 28741 · Macon County
Emergency services

Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Brevard, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341319
Location90 Hospital Drive PO Box 1116Brevard, NC 28712 · Transylvania County
Emergency services

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.

General Acute Care Hospital (Rural)
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Emergency Medicine
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Physical Therapist
125 HOSPITAL DR, SPRUCE PINE HOSPITAL
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Clinic/Center (Radiology, Mobile Mammography)
125 HOSPITAL DR
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Urology
125 HOSPITAL DR, PO DRAWER 9
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Surgery
125 HOSPITAL DR, PO DRAWER 9
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Occupational Therapist
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.

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, Highlands Cashiers Hospital and Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucia Derks was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.