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Active NPI 1013442177 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Lucas J Policastro , MD

Internal Medicine • Rincon, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lucas Policastro, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Rincon, GA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2017, Dr. Policastro delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 302 W 5TH ST.

Dr. Policastro is affiliated with Tift Regional Health System Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

302 W 5th St

Rincon, GA 313268801

Telephone 2014970053
Fax 2018319100

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Rincon, GA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -6.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.7 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Rincon, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
55.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Policastro (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Rincon Specialty Average (15.7 Years) 15.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
54 53 $260.83 $122.53
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
28 27 $380.29 $164.55
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
24 11 $162.29 $74.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-30
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 84180

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tift Regional Health System Inc

2225 Us Hwy 41 N, Tifton, GA 317942749

Phone: 2293914100

Tift Regional Health System Inc

2227 Us Hwy 41 N, Tifton, GA 317942749

Phone: 2293536188

Tift Regional Health System Inc

901 18th St E, Tifton, GA 317943648

Phone: 2293827120

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 27, 2020

Registered at 302 W 5TH ST, RINCON, GA 313268801 (Tel: 2014970053)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2020

Registered at 302 W 5TH ST, RINCON, GA 313268801 (Tel: 2014970053)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 25, 2019

Internal Medicine (License #84180 in GA)

NPI Profile Active October 23, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 23, 2017

Registered at 451 CLARKSON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 112032054 (Tel: (718) 245-3908)

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Updated Practice Location October 23, 2017

Registered at 450 CLARKSON AVE, MSC 50, BROOKLYN, NY 112032012 (Tel: 7182702030)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 23, 2017

Recorded as LUCAS POLICASTRO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 23, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active April 26, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 26, 2017

Registered at 450 CLARKSON AVE, MSC 50, BROOKLYN, NY 112032012 (Tel: 7182702030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 26, 2017

Registered at 20 HENRY ST, APT 3DN, BROOKLYN, NY 112011306 (Tel: 2018875288)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 26, 2017

Recorded as LUCAS POLICASTRO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 26, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013442177
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 26, 2017
Last Update: October 30, 2020
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

302 W 5th St

Rincon, GA 313268801

Phone: 2014970053

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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