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HEATHER NICOLE LUKUSA DNP
NPI 1609180033
Nurse Practitioner in Morro Bay, CA

Active since July 27, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
685 MORRO AVE STE C, MORRO BAY, CA 93442(805) 772-7313(805) 346-3625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Heather Nicole Lukusa Dnp NPPES

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

HEATHER NICOLE LUKUSA DNP (NPI 1609180033) is an individual nurse practitioner in Morro Bay, California, licensed in California (95029301) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Jersey City, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609180033
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER NICOLE LUKUSACredential: DNP
Location Address685 MORRO AVE STE CMorro Bay, CA 93442-2233
Mailing Address685 Morro Ave Ste CMorro Bay, CA 93442-2233 · (805) 772-7313
Phone(805) 772-7313
Fax(805) 346-3625
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1609180033 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 95029301
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 26NJ00298400 (NJ)
685 MORRO AVE STE C, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1324 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07307-1791 · Phone (201) 459-8888

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

Heather Nicole Lukusa Dnp 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 ID840471363
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240523000748
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 Heather Lukusa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pacific Central Coast Health Centers
Same address
Community Health
685 MORRO AVE, SUITE C
Morro Bay, CA 93442
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 263 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821487414 (805) 772-7313

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 12

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 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.
338 services257 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
93 services83 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
90 services90 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
69 services69 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
61 services61 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
38 services36 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93442 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
$91.64 typical visit price
range $59.84 – $178.89
Typical copayment $22.91 (range $14.96 – $44.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.82 typical visit price
range $19.70 – $146.55
Typical copayment $26.20 (range $4.92 – $36.63)
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 8

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

SASKIA WRIGHT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
685 MORRO AVE STE C
MORRO BAY, CA 93442
San Luis Obispo County (805) 772-7313
LISA M GLEASON MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
685 MORRO AVE STE C
MORRO BAY, CA 93442
San Luis Obispo County (805) 772-7313
JENNIFER IRVINE DO
Family Medicine
685 MORRO AVE STE C
MORRO BAY, CA 93442
San Luis Obispo County (805) 772-7313
MR. JASON SAJULAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
685 MORRO AVE STE C
MORRO BAY, CA 93442
San Luis Obispo County (805) 772-7313
MRS. ADELA CRISTINA THOM FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
685 MORRO AVE STE C
MORRO BAY, CA 93442
San Luis Obispo County (805) 772-7313
ERIC L MAHER D.O.
Family Medicine
685 MORRO AVE STE C
MORRO BAY, CA 93442
San Luis Obispo County (805) 772-7313
DR. LAURA SLAUGHTER MD
Internal Medicine
685 MORRO AVE STE C, SUITE C
MORRO BAY, CA 93442
San Luis Obispo County (805) 772-7313
JASON ADAM HULL DO
Family Medicine
685 MORRO AVE STE C
MORRO BAY, CA 93442
San Luis Obispo County (805) 772-7313

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 Heather Lukusa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Lukusa is 1609180033. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2010.

Where is Heather Lukusa located?

Heather Lukusa practices at 685 Morro Ave Ste C, Morro Bay, CA 93442. The listed phone number is (805) 772-7313.

What is Heather Lukusa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Heather Lukusa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Lukusa 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 Heather Lukusa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Lukusa reassigns Medicare benefits to Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (Morro Bay, 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 Heather Lukusa'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 Heather Lukusa was last updated on May 10, 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.