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DR. MELANIE LUCAS PHD
NPI 1922721489
Clinical Neuropsychologist in Irvine, CA

Active since September 20, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE, IRVINE, CA 92697(949) 824-8600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Sep 20, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Melanie Lucas Phd NPPES

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

DR. MELANIE LUCAS PHD (NPI 1922721489) is an individual clinical neuropsychologist in Irvine, California, licensed in California (33619) and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Orange, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922721489
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELANIE LUCASCredential: PHD
Location Address1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVEIrvine, CA 92697-3298
Mailing Address200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300Orange, CA 92868-3219 · (714) 456-2986
Phone(949) 824-8600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1922721489 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinical NeuropsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 33619
Definition
A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. The specialty is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and the application of such knowledge to human problems.
Also ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X · License 33619 (CA)
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE, Irvine, CA 92697
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 The City Dr SOrange, CA 92868-3298 · Phone (917) 513-6631

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

Dr. Melanie Lucas Phd 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 ID2163808460
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221010000974
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 5

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.

Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes 96137
This procedure involves administering psychological or neuropsychological tests to evaluate your mental functions. Each additional 30 minutes allows for a more in-depth assessment of your cognitive abilities, emotions, and behavior. It's crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
81 services12 patients
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour 96133
This service involves further evaluation of your neuropsychological test results beyond the initial hour. It helps to understand your cognitive functioning better, focusing on areas like memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
51 services12 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
12 services12 patients
Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour 96132
An evaluation of neuropsychological tests is a process to assess your brain's function. It involves tasks designed to measure cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills. The first hour involves initial testing and observation.
12 services12 patients
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes 96136
This procedure involves a health professional conducting a psychological or neuropsychological test. The first 30 minutes typically involve understanding your mental health or brain function through various assessments. This helps in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders effectively.
12 services12 patients

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.4
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

BRIAN YOUNG KIM M.D.
Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Orange County (949) 824-8600
DR. PARTHA GONAVARAM MD
Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Orange County (949) 824-8600
ERIN FROMM FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Orange County (949) 824-8816
JENNY JEEYAE LEE M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Orange County (949) 824-8600
DR. DANIEL JOSEPH OTTERSON MD
Internal Medicine
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Orange County (949) 824-8600
PATRICK AHERN MD
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Orange County (949) 824-7246
DR. BRIAN HITT M.D., PH.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry)
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Orange County (949) 824-8600
DR. CHLOE COURCHESNE MD
Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92697
Orange County (949) 824-8600

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 Melanie Lucas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Lucas is 1922721489. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2022.

Where is Melanie Lucas located?

Melanie Lucas practices at 1 Medical Plaza Drive, Irvine, CA 92697. The listed phone number is (949) 824-8600.

What is Melanie Lucas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinical Neuropsychologist with taxonomy code 103G00000X.

Is Melanie Lucas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie 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 Melanie Lucas was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.