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DR. CHRISTOPHER LANE LUCAS M.D.
NPI 1528233582
Hospitalist in Boston, MA

Active since April 29, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
330 BROOKLINE AVE, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, WEST SPAN 201, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 754-4677(617) 632-0215 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2024, Aug 19, 2022, Apr 6, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Christopher Lane Lucas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER LANE LUCAS M.D. (NPI 1528233582) is an individual hospitalist provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1019098) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528233582
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER LANE LUCASCredential: M.D.
Location Address330 BROOKLINE AVE, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, WEST SPAN 201Boston, MA 02215
Mailing Address330 Brookline Ave, Hospital Medicine, West Span 201Boston, MA 02215 · (617) 754-4677 · Fax (617) 632-0215
Phone(617) 754-4677
Fax(617) 632-0215
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1528233582 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 1019098
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
330 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Lane Lucas 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 ID3678745940
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240607003001
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Lucas reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc
Same address
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,579 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194765438 (617) 754-9600
South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC
2,264 mi
Hospitalist
800 W 5TH AVE
Spokane, WA 99204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 915 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275785107 (509) 458-5800
County Of Santa Clara
2,675 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
7475 CAMINO ARROYO
Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1629301346 (California), NPI 1043354020 (California)
  • 2,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922093533 (408) 885-5000

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 4

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.

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.
383 services152 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.
105 services105 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
35 services21 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220086
Location330 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02215 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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.

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
Chronic Disease Hospital (Children)
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 677-4042
DR. BRIAN DANIEL HOBBS MD, MMSC
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE, PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-5864
ERICA DOMMASCH MD
Dermatology
330 BROOKLINE AVE, SHAPIRO 2
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-3753
VAHID KIARAD M.D
Anesthesiology
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-7000
DR. MICHAEL R GOLDSTEIN PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 356-7246
SARA MURDOCK CAHILL MD
Hospitalist
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-7000
DR. DEVON ABT HARRIS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
330 BROOKLINE AVE, KIRSTEIN 3
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-3736
DR. ELIZABETH MAIER BALOUGH MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 667-7000

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 Christopher Lucas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Lucas is 1528233582. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2008.

Where is Christopher Lucas located?

Christopher Lucas practices at 330 Brookline Ave Hospital Medicine, West Span 201, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 754-4677.

What is Christopher Lucas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Christopher Lucas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Lucas 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 organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Lucas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Lucas reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc (Boston, MA), South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC (Spokane, WA) and County Of Santa Clara (Gilroy, CA). Each 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 Christopher Lucas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Christopher Lucas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Lucas is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Lucas was last updated on June 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.