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DR. TIFFINI REGIS LUCAS M.D.
NPI 1871509737
Family Medicine in Chevy Chase, MD

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1149, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815(240) 223-2639(240) 223-3223 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Tiffini Regis Lucas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TIFFINI REGIS LUCAS M.D. (NPI 1871509737) is an individual family medicine provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0057264) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871509737
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIFFINI REGIS LUCASCredential: M.D.
Location Address5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1149Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404
Mailing Address5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1149Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404 · (240) 223-2639 · Fax (240) 223-3223
Phone(240) 223-2639
Fax(240) 223-3223
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 2012
✔ NPI 1871509737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0057264
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH49411MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tiffini Regis 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 ID4789626649
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050601000862, I20140610001440
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 7

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.
269 services116 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
126 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.
94 services94 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.
89 services60 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
62 services40 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20815 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

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.
96%2,687 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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…
86%189 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
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.
97%314 patients4/55-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.
19%831 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
99%831 patients4/55-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…
88%831 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
83%831 patients
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 4

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

Intermittent urinary catheter; coude (curved) tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomeric, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4352
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N
1 supplier12 claims2,320 services$6.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Lubricant, per ounce A4402
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier13 claims52 services$1.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$15.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$8.01 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.

DR. ALLEN A. NIMETZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 700
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 656-5050
PHILIP D. BOBROW MD PA
Orthopaedic Surgery
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1660
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 657-9876
STACEY JOY JOSEPH MS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 960
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 664-6696
STEVEN HOWARD BERNSTEIN JR. M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1660
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 657-9876
THOMAS P WINKLER M.D.
Otolaryngology
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE #1455
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 656-8630
INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIANS AT FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS LLC
Internal Medicine
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 1445
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 634-1345
DR. STEVEN A BURKA MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, #914
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (301) 654-3803
DR. ALISON J GARTEN D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
5530 WISCONSIN AVE, #945
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Montgomery County (617) 529-6551

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 Tiffini Lucas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tiffini Lucas is 1871509737. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Tiffini Lucas located?

Tiffini Lucas practices at 5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1149, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The listed phone number is (240) 223-2639.

What is Tiffini Lucas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Tiffini Lucas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tiffini 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tiffini Lucas was last updated on March 20, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.