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Edit this profileWhere to find Robert L. Dickson, DO
- Killen location main office
351 Highway 64, Killen, AL 35645 - Tuscumbia location
1106 N Cave St Ste 300, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 - Sheffield location
1120 S Jackson Hwy Ste 300, Sheffield, AL 35660
About Dr. Dickson
Based in Killen, AL, Robert L. Dickson, DO is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Robert graduated from Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department in 2017. Robert is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 6,072 Medicare patients across 9,607 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, and complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count. NPI 1982198594 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (256) 272-8066
- Email not available
Practice Locations
351 HIGHWAY 64
Killen, AL 35645
1106 N Cave St Ste 300
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
1120 S Jackson Hwy Ste 300
Sheffield, AL 35660
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,607 services · 6,072 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
727 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
48 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
119 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
54 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
140 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
124 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
80 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
51 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,091 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
742 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Killen 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Dickson?
Dr. Dickson is a family practice in Killen, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dickson's address?
Dr. Dickson is listed at 351 Highway 64, Killen, AL 35645. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dickson?
The number on file is (256) 272-8066. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dickson's NPI number?
Dr. Dickson's National Provider Identifier is 1982198594. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Dickson train?
Dr. Dickson attended Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Dickson been practicing?
Dr. Dickson has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Dickson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dickson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Dickson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dickson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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