Dr. Sandra D Dickerson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Sandra D Dickerson, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Carbondale, Illinois. She attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Memorial Hospital, Reeves County Hospital District, Covenant Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, Covenant Hospital Levelland. Dr. Sandra D Dickerson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp. Dr. Sandra D Dickerson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Sandra D Dickerson at 2601 W Main St to request Dr. Sandra D Dickerson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2601 W Main St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1031


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Sandra D Dickerson
Gender Female
PECOS ID 8820152929
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Sandra D Dickerson attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1912964107
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 1, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Sandra D Dickerson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Sandra D Dickerson has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 41 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Preventive Medicine / Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
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    Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
    A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Phlebology
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    Phlebology
    Phlebology is the medical discipline that involves the diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders, including spider veins, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, congenital venous abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and other disorders of venous origin. A phlebologist has attained a minimum of 50 hours of CME units in phlebology-related courses, and is knowledgeable of and trained in a variety of diagnostic techniques including physical examination, venous imaging techniques such as duplex ultrasound, CT and MR, plethysmographic techniques and laboratory evaluation related to venous thromboembolism. The phlebologist is also trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may include compression, sclerotherapy, cutaneous vascular laser, endovenous thermoablation procedures (laser and radiofrequency) endovenous chemical ablation, surgical procedures (e.g., ambulatory phlebectomy, venous ligation), vasoactive medications and the management of venous thromboembolism.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp


Practice Locations

2601 W Main St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1031
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


305 W Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1474
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, October 31, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, August 14, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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