Dr. Howard C Lucas , MD
Ophthalmology • Winter Haven, FL
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Howard Lucas has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Howard Lucas, MD was a registered Ophthalmology practicing in Winter Haven, FL. Throughout an active medical career spanning 19 years, Dr. Lucas provided care at the practice location at 560 AVENUE K SE until profile deactivation on 2024-07-03.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
560 Avenue K Se
Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL 338804203
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Winter Haven, FL
Practicing in Winter Haven, FL (1686 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
44 | 43 | $140.00 | $124.15 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
40 | 25 | $55.00 | $44.42 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
30 | 24 | $85.00 | $73.42 |
|
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
22 | 22 | $100.00 | $84.13 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant - Medical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Record deactivated on July 03, 2024
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 560 AVENUE K SE, WINTER HAVEN, WINTER HAVEN, FL 338804203 (Tel: 8632942450)
Registered at 560 AVENUE K SE, WINTER HAVEN, WINTER HAVEN, FL 338804203 (Tel: 8632942450)
Recorded as HOWARD LUCAS, MD
Ophthalmology (License #ME5476 in FL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
560 Avenue K Se, Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL 338804203
Phone: 8632942450
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