DICKSON O. ODERO MD – NPI #1972655652
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

DICKSON ODERO is a physician located in LUFKIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972655652 to DICKSON ODERO on January 16, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jan 13, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DICKSON ODERO below.

NPI Profile for
DICKSON O. ODERO

NPI Number
1972655652
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DICKSON O. ODERO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
10 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
A
LUFKIN, TX 75904-3173
Phone: (936) 632-4282 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 153701
LUFKIN, TX 75915-3701
Phone: (936) 632-4282 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DICKSON ODERO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDTX00ET90
OTHERTRI CARE742080151759040000
MEDICAIDTX114579901
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)
TX F3265

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Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DICKSON ODERO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LUFKIN
      1201 WEST FRANK STREET
      LUFKIN, TX 75901
    • WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
      505 SOUTH JOHN REDDITT DRIVE
      LUFKIN, TX 75904

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