GARY JOSHUA LUCAS MD
NPI 1598297889
Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Gary Lucas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Lucas is 1598297889. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2017.

Q: What is Gary Lucas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Lucas was last updated on May 8, 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.

Active since March 28, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.25/100

CMS Quality Rating

3124 S 19TH ST STE C220, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 301-5050(253) 301-5070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2024, Mar 28, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Gary Joshua Lucas Md NPPES

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

GARY JOSHUA LUCAS MD (NPI 1598297889) is an individual surgery provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61165332) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598297889

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameGARY JOSHUA LUCASCredential: MD

Location Address3124 S 19TH ST STE C220Tacoma, WA 98405-2481

Mailing AddressPo Box 5299, Ms: 820-5-pcoTacoma, WA 98415-0299

Phone(253) 301-5050

Fax(253) 301-5070

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2024

✔ NPI 1598297889 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD61165332

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

3124 S 19TH ST STE C220, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1747 Broadway, SMC General Surgery Residency ProgramSeattle, WA 98122-4307 · Phone (206) 386-2123 · Fax (206) 860-6540

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Gary Joshua Lucas 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 ID6901176247

PECOS Enrollment IDI20231023001098

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 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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

77 services75 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

66 services40 patients

Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 47562

This procedure, known as endoscopic gallbladder removal, involves a surgeon using a special tool called an endoscope to remove your gallbladder through small incisions. It's typically done to treat gallstones and related complications. It's a less invasive method, often leading to quicker recovery.

20 services20 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.

16 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500079

Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500129

Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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

$88.29 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$71.29 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.25/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.5

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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