DR. JOHN CHARLES LUCKE M.D.
NPI 1316995301
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Scottsboro, AL

Active since May 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
380 WOODS COVE RD, SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768(256) 259-4444(256) 218-3536 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2026, Aug 13, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. John Charles Lucke M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN CHARLES LUCKE M.D. (NPI 1316995301) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Scottsboro, Alabama, licensed in North Carolina (35965) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Asheville, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316995301
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN CHARLES LUCKECredential: M.D.
Location Address380 WOODS COVE RDScottsboro, AL 35768-2428
Mailing Address380 Woods Cove RdScottsboro, AL 35768-2428 · (256) 259-4444 · Fax (256) 218-3536
Fax(256) 218-3536
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2026
NPI 1316995301 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 35965 Licensed in AL · 38432
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

380 WOODS COVE RD, Scottsboro, AL 35768

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11100 Tunnel RdAsheville, NC 28805-2043 · Phone (828) 299-2540 · Fax (828) 299-2567

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. John Charles Lucke M.d. 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 ID9032406483
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190906003336
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
25 services21 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
13 services11 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35768 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
$161.63 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$20.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$52.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers28 claims28 services$112.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Anesthesiology
380 WOODS COVE RD
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
380 WOODS COVE RD
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768
Registered Nurse
380 WOODS COVE RD
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
380 WOODS COVE RD, SUITE A
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768
Hospitalist
380 WOODS COVE RD
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768
Nurse Practitioner
380 WOODS COVE RD
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
380 WOODS COVE RD
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768
Speech-Language Pathologist
380 WOODS COVE RD
SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768

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 John Lucke's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Lucke is 1316995301. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is John Lucke located?

John Lucke practices at 380 Woods Cove Rd, Scottsboro, AL 35768. The listed phone number is (256) 259-4444.

What is John Lucke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is John Lucke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Lucke 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.

What insurance does John Lucke accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list John Lucke 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Lucke was last updated on January 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.