Dirk Thacker, MD
NPI 1912973967 · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dirk Thacker, MD is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1912973967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912973967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- KY37100 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
834 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 395 | $165 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 308 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 88 | $115 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 43 | $201 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$201 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 36 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 32 | 32 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 23 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 21 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 17 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-28
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dirk Thacker's NPI number?
- Dirk Thacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912973967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dirk Thacker's specialty?
- Dirk Thacker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dirk Thacker located?
- Dirk Thacker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503.
- What is Dirk Thacker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dirk Thacker is (859) 260-6180.
- Does Dirk Thacker accept Medicare?
- Dirk Thacker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dirk Thacker's NPI active?
- Yes — Dirk Thacker's NPI (1912973967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.