Loretta Dickson, MD
NPI 1376513523 · Family Medicine Physician · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Loretta Dickson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1376513523).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376513523
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2000-00771 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,464 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 386 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 326 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 255 | $86 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 144 | $127 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 139 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 65 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 187 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 531 | 130 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 484 | 101 |
| Lorazepam | 387 | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 385 | 86 |
| Omeprazole | 351 | 77 |
| Alprazolam | 331 | 56 |
| Clonazepam | 330 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 2 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2020-12-21
- Certified
- 2020-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Loretta Dickson's NPI number?
- Loretta Dickson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376513523, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Loretta Dickson's specialty?
- Loretta Dickson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Loretta Dickson located?
- Loretta Dickson's practice location on file with NPPES is 281 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043-3126.
- What is Loretta Dickson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Loretta Dickson is (828) 245-6400.
- Does Loretta Dickson accept Medicare?
- Loretta Dickson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Loretta Dickson's NPI active?
- Yes — Loretta Dickson's NPI (1376513523) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.