Lance M Dicker, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 24 years in internal medicine, Lance M Dicker, MD is a long-established nephrologist in Salem. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Oregon
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 58 Internal Medicine providers in ORSee all Internal Medicine in Salem24+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

875 Oak St Se Ste 5070, Salem, OR 97301-3975

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.5%

Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

180

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

182

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,194

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $154k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+25%)59%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+27%)49%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$334 received from industry

13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lance M Dicker's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 2002)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lance M Dicker

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Lance M Dicker for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Salem required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lance M Dicker

Dr. Dicker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salem, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 561-8565.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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