Quick answers
- Does Lance C. Dozier accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lance C. Dozier accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lance C. Dozier see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 144 services for Lance C. Dozier. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lance C. Dozier's NPI number?
- 1902891260. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lance C. Dozier, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 144 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)23 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)13 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes47%
Hospitals where Lance C. Dozier works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lance C. Dozier at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Dickenson Community HospitalClintwood, VA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 491303
- Lee County Community HospitalPennington Gap, VA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 491309
- Lonesome Pine HospitalBig Stone Gap, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490114
Practice locations
Addresses where Lance C. Dozier is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 21 E 5th St NBig Stone Gap, VA 24219 (276) 524‑1292
- PO Box, Suite 1205Norton, VA 24273
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Virginia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902891260 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians