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LUCAS W GUNNELS MD
NPI 1124609904
Internal Medicine in Crestwood, KY

Active since April 14, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
BHMG INTERNAL MEDICINE & PEDS. - CRESTWOOD, 7101 W. HIGHWAY 22, CRESTWOOD, KY 40014(502) 241-6567(502) 241-5083 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2025, Jun 11, 2025, May 22, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Lucas W Gunnels Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LUCAS W GUNNELS MD (NPI 1124609904) is an individual internal medicine provider in Crestwood, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (60855) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, and maintains a secondary practice location in Memphis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124609904
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLUCAS W GUNNELSCredential: MD
Location AddressBHMG INTERNAL MEDICINE & PEDS. - CRESTWOOD, 7101 W. HIGHWAY 22Crestwood, KY 40014
Mailing Address1901 Campus PlLouisville, KY 40299-2308 · (502) 253-4924 · Fax (502) 489-5705
Phone(502) 241-6567
Fax(502) 241-5083
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1124609904 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 60855
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 60855 (KY)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
BHMG INTERNAL MEDICINE & PEDS. - CRESTWOOD, Crestwood, KY 40014
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1University Of Tennessee 920 Madison Avenue Suite 447Memphis, TN 38163-0001 · Phone (901) 448-5814

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lucas W Gunnels Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7517366537
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250521001465
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Lucas Gunnels reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baptist Medical Associates, Inc
6.9 mi
Surgery
2600 STANLEY GAULT PKWY, SUITE 201
Louisville, KY 40223
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
  • 1,441 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649536772 (502) 238-2801

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baptist Health Louisville

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180130
Location4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Lagrange

Acute Care Hospitals · La Grange, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180138
Location1025 New Moody LaneLa Grange, KY 40031 · Oldham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40014 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lucas Gunnels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucas Gunnels is 1124609904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2021.

Where is Lucas Gunnels located?

Lucas Gunnels practices at Bhmg Internal Medicine & Peds. - Crestwood 7101 W. Highway 22, Crestwood, KY 40014. The listed phone number is (502) 241-6567.

What is Lucas Gunnels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lucas Gunnels enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucas Gunnels is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lucas Gunnels's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lucas Gunnels reassigns Medicare benefits to Baptist Medical Associates, Inc (Louisville, KY). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lucas Gunnels's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lucas Gunnels accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Lucas Gunnels as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Lucas Gunnels affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lucas Gunnels is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville and Baptist Health Lagrange.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucas Gunnels was last updated on October 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.