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DR. DIRK B THACKER MD
NPI 1912973967
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services in Lexington, KY

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD, CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 260-6180(859) 260-6693 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Dirk B Thacker Md NPPES

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

DR. DIRK B THACKER MD (NPI 1912973967) is an individual emergency medical services provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (KY37100) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912973967
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207PE0004X
Provider Legal NameDR. DIRK B THACKERCredential: MD
Location Address1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD, CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMLexington, KY 40503
Mailing AddressPo Box 1827, Central Emergency Physicians PscLexington, KY 40588 · (859) 277-8179 · Fax (859) 277-9320
Fax(859) 260-6693
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1912973967 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PE0004X
License Licensed in KY · KY37100
Definition
An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD, Lexington, KY 40503

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64942071KY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Dirk B Thacker Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 4

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.
395 services373 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.
308 services259 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.
88 services85 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
43 services43 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40503 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

Physician Assistant
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Pharmacist
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Hospitalist
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD, CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Internal Medicine
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Pharmacist
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Anesthesiology
1740 NICHOLASVILLE RD
LEXINGTON, KY 40503

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 Dirk Thacker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dirk Thacker is 1912973967. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Dirk Thacker located?

Dirk Thacker practices at 1740 Nicholasville Rd Central Baptist Hospital Emergency Room, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 260-6180.

What is Dirk Thacker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Emergency Medical Services, with taxonomy code 207PE0004X.

Is Dirk Thacker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dirk Thacker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dirk Thacker was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.