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LUCAS AKIHIKO PUTTOCK DO
NPI 1194119008
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Orange, CA

Active since March 28, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 THE CITY DR S, ORANGE, CA 92868(714) 880-7812 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2025, Jul 3, 2025, Jun 16, 2025 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2015).

About Lucas Akihiko Puttock Do NPPES

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

LUCAS AKIHIKO PUTTOCK DO (NPI 1194119008) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Orange, California, licensed in California (20A18378) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Huntington Beach, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194119008
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameLUCAS AKIHIKO PUTTOCKCredential: DO
Location Address101 THE CITY DR SOrange, CA 92868-3201
Mailing Address200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300Orange, CA 92868-3219 · (714) 456-2986
Phone(714) 880-7812
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 20258 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1194119008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A18378
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License DO.1975 (AL), 20A18378 (CA)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 20A18378 (CA)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 20A18378 (CA)
101 THE CITY DR S, Orange, CA 92868
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 116611 Greenview LnHuntington Beach, CA 92649-3709 · Phone (714) 595-3985

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 Akihiko Puttock Do 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 ID2567764095
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201005000560
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 Puttock reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Regents Of The University Of California-Irvine
Same address
Hospitalist
101 THE CITY DR S BLDG 1
Orange, CA 92868
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 250 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154479723 (714) 456-7002

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
132 services61 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
81 services48 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
62 services33 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
49 services46 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
29 services29 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
21 services21 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ANKIT BHUPENDRA PATEL D.O.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-5113
DR. LAURA CATHERINE SKOCZYLAS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
101 THE CITY DR S, BUILDING 56, DEPARTMENT OF OB/GYN
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-8224
MICHAEL CHENG DO
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-7110
AESTHETIC AND PLASTIC SURGERY INSTITUTE
Plastic Surgery
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-2986
JOSEPH VILLARREAL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
101 THE CITY DR S, BUILDING 1A, ROOM 1009
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-5239
DEMI TRAN
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
101 THE CITY DR S, CITY TOWER, SUITE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (171) 456-6693
DR. ISABEL CARLTON CLARK M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-7890
DYLAN LUKATO
Emergency Medicine
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (415) 218-8041

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 Puttock's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucas Puttock is 1194119008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2015.

Where is Lucas Puttock located?

Lucas Puttock practices at 101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868. The listed phone number is (714) 880-7812.

What is Lucas Puttock's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Lucas Puttock enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucas Puttock 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 Puttock's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lucas Puttock reassigns Medicare benefits to The Regents Of The University Of California-Irvine (Orange, CA). 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 Puttock's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucas Puttock was last updated on July 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.