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Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

6420 W NEWBERRY ROAD SUITE 100
Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 332-3900

Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD is a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.

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6420 W NEWBERRY ROAD SUITE 100
Gainesville, FL 32605

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

blood tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, blood tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, reticulocyte count (immature red blood cell count), urinalysis, urine tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

By Affordability:

blood count tests

lab tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for blood count tests, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

complete blood count

minimally invasive procedures

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

complete blood count

hormone therapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD performed more blood draw, complete blood count (CBC), minimally invasive procedures, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for antineoplastic hormone therapy, complete blood count (CBC), and hormone therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	96
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	484
blood draw	2518
chemotherapy	484
CT scan	221
doctor visit	2281
hospital care	693
inpatient care	693
lab tests	9289
minimally invasive procedures	555
neck imaging	14
pelvic imaging	96
port flush	56
preventive care	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	111
thyroid function tests	18
vaccines	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	169
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	463
blood draw	2430
chemotherapy	463
CT scan	381
doctor visit	2113
hospital care	485
inpatient care	485
lab tests	9446
minimally invasive procedures	660
pelvic imaging	169
port flush	86
preventive care	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	212
vaccines	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	927
Black	133
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	141
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	192
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	560
blood draw	2760
bone marrow tests	14
chemotherapy	560
CT scan	433
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	2324
hospital care	610
inpatient care	610
lab tests	10846
minimally invasive procedures	788
pelvic imaging	192
port flush	94
preventive care	68
thoracic (chest) imaging	241
thyroid function tests	20
vaccines	55

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	799

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	992
Black	119
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	499
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	132
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	246
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	800
blood draw	3698
bone marrow tests	13
chemotherapy	800
CT scan	584
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	2925
hormone therapy	69
hospital care	475
inpatient care	475
lab tests	13537
minimally invasive procedures	1140
pelvic imaging	246
port flush	174
preventive care	58
thoracic (chest) imaging	338
thyroid function tests	44
vaccines	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	836
Female	1980

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2406
Black	320
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1254
From 75 to 84	994
85 and over	322
Less than 65	246

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	342
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	898
blood draw	3723
chemotherapy	898
CT scan	773
doctor visit	2981
hormone therapy	162
hospital care	449
inpatient care	449
lab tests	13937
minimally invasive procedures	1189
pelvic imaging	342
port flush	216
preventive care	51
thoracic (chest) imaging	431
thyroid function tests	64
vaccines	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	395
Female	1038

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1221
Black	170
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	625
From 75 to 84	528
85 and over	167
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	177
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	605
blood draw	3367
chemotherapy	605
CT scan	426
doctor visit	2759
hormone therapy	139
hospital care	289
inpatient care	289
lab tests	12347
minimally invasive procedures	805
pelvic imaging	177
port flush	191
thoracic (chest) imaging	249
thyroid function tests	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	556
Female	1251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1540
Black	193
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	831
From 75 to 84	629
85 and over	206
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	127
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	409
blood draw	3060
chemotherapy	409
CT scan	320
doctor visit	2546
hormone therapy	162
hospital care	262
inpatient care	262
lab tests	11059
minimally invasive procedures	675
pelvic imaging	127
port flush	123
thoracic (chest) imaging	193
thyroid function tests	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	621
Female	1382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1724
Black	198
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	918
From 75 to 84	687
85 and over	250
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	109
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	473
blood draw	3004
chemotherapy	473
CT scan	278
doctor visit	2467
hormone therapy	177
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
lab tests	11924
minimally invasive procedures	805
pelvic imaging	109
port flush	143
thoracic (chest) imaging	169
thyroid function tests	84

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	579
Female	1470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1777
Black	177
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	954
From 75 to 84	740
85 and over	240
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	80
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	485
blood draw	2769
chemotherapy	485
CT scan	182
doctor visit	2206
hormone therapy	233
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145
lab tests	11044
minimally invasive procedures	927
pelvic imaging	80
port flush	72
preventive care	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	102
thyroid function tests	55
vaccines	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	1437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1712
Black	174
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	904
From 75 to 84	755
85 and over	228
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	444
blood draw	2463
chemotherapy	444
doctor visit	2287
hormone therapy	195
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
lab tests	10236
minimally invasive procedures	776
thyroid function tests	65

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	569
Female	1403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1711
Black	170
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	892
From 75 to 84	762
85 and over	221
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	349
blood draw	2233
chemotherapy	349
doctor visit	2087
hormone therapy	170
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lab tests	6234
minimally invasive procedures	607
thyroid function tests	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	1092

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1281
Black	144
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	652
From 75 to 84	592
85 and over	182
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Gainesville, FL were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

abdominal imaging	170
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	542
blood draw	2911
bone marrow tests	13
chemotherapy	542
CT scan	399
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	2452
hormone therapy	163
hospital care	322
inpatient care	322
lab tests	10899
minimally invasive procedures	811
neck imaging	14
pelvic imaging	170
preventive care	37
thoracic (chest) imaging	227
thyroid function tests	49
vaccines	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	1144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	163
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1390
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	586
85 and over	189
Less than 65	112
65 to 74	727

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	10
Cancer	50

Education & Training

Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Hematology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Hematology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$739 Hip Arthroscopy Access & Instrumentation Set $739
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$438 Enhertu $438
Amgen Inc.	$351 XGEVA $123	Nplate $117	Kyprolis $51	Blincyto $43	Vectibix $17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$288 TAGRISSO $119	Enhertu $115	IMFINZI $22	LYNPARZA $19	FASLODEX $13
Seagen Inc.	$278 TUKYSA $278
Other	$1,959 HYPERLIPIDEMIA - DISEASE $165	Kadcyla $96	XARELTO $95	OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) $76	PROSIGNA ASSAY $72	Other $1,455

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,422
Travel and Lodging	$459
Education	$172

Research Payments

Dr. Laura C. Dickerson, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $10,100.

Biography

Dr. Laura Dickerson practices adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. She attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. Her distinctions include: Internal Medicine; Excellence Award in Ambulatory Care; and Fellows Grant. Dr. Dickerson is professionally affiliated with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and HCA Florida Healthcare. Her practice in Gainesville, FL is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.