Lucia Derks, M.D.
NPI 1285976456 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Spruce Pine, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lucia Derks, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Spruce Pine, NC (NPI 1285976456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285976456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
451 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 242 | $163 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 147 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 62 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 37 | 37 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 25 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 18 | 17 |
| Sucralfate | 12 | 11 |
| Azithromycin | 11 | 11 |
| Cefadroxil | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 234 Goodman StCenter for Emergency CareCincinnati, OH 45219-2364Phone: (513) 558-8114Fax: (513) 558-5791
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-26
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lucia Derks's NPI number?
- Lucia Derks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285976456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lucia Derks's specialty?
- Lucia Derks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lucia Derks located?
- Lucia Derks's practice location on file with NPPES is 125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-3035.
- What is Lucia Derks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lucia Derks is (828) 765-4201.
- Does Lucia Derks accept Medicare?
- Lucia Derks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lucia Derks's NPI active?
- Yes — Lucia Derks's NPI (1285976456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.