JOSEPH GREGORY LUGO MD
NPI 1770582223
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Lake Charles, LA

Q: What is Joseph Lugo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Lugo is 1770582223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2005.

Q: What is Joseph Lugo's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Lugo was last updated on June 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 July 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 2, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 494-6799(337) 430-6950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 9, 2022, Apr 28, 2022, Mar 11, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Joseph Gregory Lugo Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH GREGORY LUGO MD (NPI 1770582223) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (302965) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770582223

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH GREGORY LUGOCredential: MD

Location Address1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 2Lake Charles, LA 70601-8990

Mailing AddressPo Box 122152 Dept 2152Dallas, TX 75312-2152 · (337) 494-2921 · Fax (337) 494-6523

Phone(337) 494-6799

Fax(337) 430-6950

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 1983

Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2022

✔ NPI 1770582223 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

License✔ Licensed in LA · 302965

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.

1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 2, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1109 W 4th StDeridder, LA 70634-4849 · Phone (337) 494-3278 · Fax (337) 494-3240

Location 2913 E Kent DrSulphur, LA 70663-5007 · Phone (337) 527-3610 · Fax (337) 527-6063

Location 31322 Elton Rd Ste PJennings, LA 70546-4100 · Phone (337) 494-3278 · Fax (337) 494-3240

Location 4122 W 4th StDequincy, LA 70633-3508 · Phone (337) 494-6799 · Fax (337) 430-6950

Other Identifiers 2

OtherMD.302965LA · State Medical License

Medicaid2426974LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

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

Joseph Gregory Lugo 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 ID4981638202

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160817002503

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 Joseph Lugo reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lake Charles Memorial Heart And Vascular Center

Same address

Cardiovascular Disease

1717 OAK PARK BLVD FL 2
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
16 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1407808405 (337) 494-3278

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 16

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.

116 services116 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

50 services50 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

46 services46 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

44 services44 patients

Removal of blood clot and portion of chest, neck, or brain artery 35301

This procedure involves the removal of a blood clot and a section of an artery in the chest, neck, or brain. It is often necessary to restore normal blood flow, prevent stroke, or alleviate symptoms related to the clot. The procedure is carried out by a skilled medical team.

36 services35 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 services29 patients

Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 76998

Ultrasonic guidance during surgery is a technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images of the inside of your body. This helps the surgeon navigate and perform procedures more accurately, reducing the risk of complications. It's like a GPS for your body's internal structures.

34 services31 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

33 services33 patients

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

32 services32 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.

32 services14 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.

31 services31 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518

A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.

21 services21 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.

16 services16 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts 33519

A coronary artery bypass with 3 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to the heart. Veins or arteries from other parts of your body are used to bypass blocked coronary arteries. This helps to restore normal blood flow to the heart, reducing the risk of heart disease.

14 services14 patients

Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine 33430

Mitral valve replacement involves a surgeon removing a damaged or diseased mitral valve in your heart and replacing it with a new, healthy one. This is done while your body is connected to a heart-lung machine, which takes over your heart's pumping function during the procedure.

13 services13 patients

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.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sulphur, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number190013

Location701 East Cypress StreetSulphur, LA 70663 · Calcasieu County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Beauregard Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Deridder, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number190050

Location600 S Pine StreetDeridder, LA 70634 · Beauregard County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jennings, LA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190053

Location1634 Elton RoadJennings, LA 70546 · Jeffrson Davis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190060

Location1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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

$164.73 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $41.18 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$67.06 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

100%150 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

84%128 patients4/55-star benchmark: 96%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

81%684 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

85%440 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

17%440 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

0%440 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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 suppliers19 claims19 services$15.93 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$87.72 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 15

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

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