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General Surgery

Derek I. Thacker, MD

Works at hospitals in Dyersburg, TN · Jackson, TN · Paris, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Derek I. Thacker, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Dyersburg, TN, Jackson, TN and Paris, TN. NPI 1538570544. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Derek I. Thacker, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
12Years since medical school (graduated 2014)
University Of South Alabama College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
West Tennessee Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Derek I. Thacker work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Derek I. Thacker at 3 hospitals: Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Derek I. Thacker see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Jackson, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Derek I. Thacker's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Derek I. Thacker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek I. Thacker accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Derek I. Thacker?
(731) 541-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Derek I. Thacker's NPI number?
1538570544. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Derek I. Thacker works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Derek I. Thacker at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Derek I. Thacker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Derek I. Thacker as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • West Tennessee Medical Group Inc194 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Jackson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
Graduation year2014
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538570544
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians