DR. LAURA C. DICKERSON MD
NPI 1417031238
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Gainesville, FL

Active since October 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
6420 W NEWBERRY RD, EAST WING, SUITE 100, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605(352) 332-3900(352) 332-5009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 2, 2022, Nov 8, 2021, Jul 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Laura C. Dickerson Md NPPES

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

DR. LAURA C. DICKERSON MD (NPI 1417031238) is an individual medical oncology provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME89739) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417031238
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA C. DICKERSONCredential: MD
Location Address6420 W NEWBERRY RD, EAST WING, SUITE 100Gainesville, FL 32605-4308
Mailing AddressPo Box 102222, Attn: Credential Dept.Atlanta, GA 30368-2222 · (239) 274-8200
Fax(352) 332-5009
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2022
✔ NPI 1417031238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME89739
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · HematologyTaxonomy 207RH0000X · License ME89739 (FL)
6420 W NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville, FL 32605

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid279426800FL

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Laura C. Dickerson 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 ID3375637366
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070921000192
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Dickerson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Medical Oncology
1708 CAPE CORAL PKWY W, #10
Cape Coral, FL 33914
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 880 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 51

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.

Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) Q0138
Ferumoxytol injection is a treatment for iron deficiency anemia, a condition where your body lacks enough iron. It is injected into your vein to increase iron levels, aiding in the production of healthy red blood cells. This treatment is not for ESRD patients.
120,870 services120 patients
Injection, paclitaxel protein-bound particles, 1 mg J9264
Paclitaxel protein-bound particles injection is a treatment typically used in cancer care. It involves injecting medicine into your body to target and destroy cancer cells. The medicine is bound to protein particles to enhance its effectiveness.
19,200 services14 patients
Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units J0885
Epoetin alfa is a medication injected to help your body produce more red blood cells, improving energy levels and reducing tiredness. It's often used for patients with certain types of anemia. Each injection contains 1000 units of the medicine.
14,340 services40 patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
14,220 services102 patients
Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg J9271
Pembrolizumab is a medication given via injection to help your body's immune system fight certain types of cancer. It's typically administered in a hospital or clinic by a healthcare professional.
14,000 services24 patients
Injection, aprepitant, 1 mg J0185
Aprepitant injection is a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It works by blocking certain substances in the brain that trigger these symptoms. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
10,270 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100113
Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Lake City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake City, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100156
Location340 NW Commerce DrLake City, FL 32055 · Columbia County
Emergency services

Hca Florida North Florida Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100204
Location6500 W Newberry RdGainesville, FL 32605 · Alachua County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Perry, FL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number101314
Location333 N Byron Butler PkwyPerry, FL 32347 · Taylor County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32605 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
$171.84 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $42.96 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%1,370 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
100%131 patients5/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%295 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
21%1,844 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
67%1,844 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%1,844 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Breast prosthesis, mastectomy bra, without integrated breast prosthesis form, any size, any type L8000
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
3 suppliers19 claims55 services$32.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

Nurse Practitioner
6420 W NEWBERRY RD, EAST WING, SUITE 100
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
6420 W NEWBERRY RD, EAST WING, SUITE 100
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
6420 W NEWBERRY RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
6420 W NEWBERRY RD, EAST WING, SUITE 100
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Acupuncturist
6420 W NEWBERRY RD, RM #180
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
6420 W NEWBERRY RD, EAST WING, SUITE 100
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
6420 W NEWBERRY RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
6420 W NEWBERRY RD, EAST WING, SUITE 100
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

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 Laura Dickerson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Dickerson is 1417031238. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006.

Where is Laura Dickerson located?

Laura Dickerson practices at 6420 W Newberry Rd East Wing, Suite 100, Gainesville, FL 32605. The listed phone number is (352) 332-3900.

What is Laura Dickerson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Laura Dickerson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Dickerson 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 organization bills Medicare for Laura Dickerson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Dickerson reassigns Medicare benefits to Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (Cape Coral, FL). The 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 Laura Dickerson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Dickerson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 3 other insurers list Laura Dickerson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Laura Dickerson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Dickerson is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, Hca Florida Lake City Hospital, Hca Florida North Florida Hospital and Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Dickerson was last updated on May 2, 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.