Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Dr, 
Spruce Pine, NC 

Overview

Lucia Derks is an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), and Muscle Spasms.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Derks is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Highlands Cashiers Hospital
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce
The Mcdowell Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Buckeye Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Other Locations
Mission Hospital McDowell
430 Rankin Dr, Marion, NC 28752

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lucia S. Derks

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lucia S. Derks?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lucia S. Derks by calling their office at 828-765-4201. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lucia S. Derks a top-rated expert for Traumatic Brain Injury?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lucia S. Derks is classified as an Experienced expert for Traumatic Brain Injury, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Lucia S. Derks specialize in?

While Dr. Lucia S. Derks is a Emergency Medicine, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Emergency Medicine.

Does Dr. Lucia S. Derks participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lucia S. Derks has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Lucia S. Derks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lucia S. Derks accept my insurance?

Dr. Lucia S. Derks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-765-4201 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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