DR. LORETTA ANNE DICKSON MD
NPI 1376513523
Family Medicine in Forest City, NC

Q: What is Loretta Dickson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Loretta Dickson is 1376513523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2006.

Q: What is Loretta Dickson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Loretta Dickson was last updated on December 21, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since January 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

96.08/100

CMS Quality Rating

281 E MAIN ST, FOREST CITY, NC 28043(828) 245-6400(828) 245-3838 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Loretta Anne Dickson Md NPPES

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

DR. LORETTA ANNE DICKSON MD (NPI 1376513523) is an individual family medicine provider in Forest City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2000-00771) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376513523

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LORETTA ANNE DICKSONCredential: MD

Location Address281 E MAIN STForest City, NC 28043-3126

Mailing AddressPo Box 743070Atlanta, GA 30374-3070 · (864) 560-4304 · Fax (864) 650-4413

Phone(828) 245-6400

Fax(828) 245-3838

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 2020

NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2020

✔ NPI 1376513523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2000-00771

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

281 E MAIN ST, Forest City, NC 28043

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid8912627NC

OtherA0095SC · Medcost

OtherP01445421SC · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Loretta Anne Dickson Md 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 ID8022151190

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100211000594

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 11

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.

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

386 services197 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

326 services183 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

255 services136 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

146 services19 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

144 services144 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

139 services89 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rutherfordton, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340013

Location288 South Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 · Rutherford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelby, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340021

Location201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150 · Cleveland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Spartanburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420007

Location101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 · Spartanburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28043 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.08/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

92.17

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

10 suppliers42 claims92 services$6.13 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

6 suppliers21 claims32 services$1.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers11 claims11 services$21.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers13 claims13 services$18.59 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers19 claims89 services$2.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers45 claims45 services$5.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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

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