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Active NPI 1598297889 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary Joshua Lucas , MD

Surgery • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Lucas, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Nevada School Of Medicine in 2017, Dr. Lucas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3124 S 19TH ST STE C220.

Dr. Lucas is affiliated with Multicare Health System 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, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3124 S 19th St Ste C220

Tacoma, WA 984052481

Telephone 2533015050
Fax 2533015070
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Proliance Surgeons Inc P S Facility NPI 1164461018

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Nevada School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -12.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
67 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lucas (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Tacoma Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
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
77 75 $373.00 $125.22
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
66 40 $133.00 $48.23
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope
20 20 $1842.75 $591.42
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
16 13 $212.00 $73.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-05-08
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD61165332

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Multicare Health System

4700 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 983351706

Multicare Health System

1901 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 984051702

Multicare Health System

311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 984053720

Multicare Health System

3124 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 984052433

Secondary Practice Locations

747 Broadway, Smc General Surgery Residency Program

Seattle, WA 981224307

Phone: 2063862123

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
Peter Rosenblum , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1043408503

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Cally Smith

Physician Assistant

NPI 1174296313
NPI 1295707214

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1467655688

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Alison Wenholz , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1558990507

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1598725384

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 08, 2024

Registered at 3124 S 19TH ST STE C220, TACOMA, WA 984052481 (Tel: 2533015050)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 08, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 5299, MS: 820-5-PCO, TACOMA, WA 984150299

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 08, 2024

Recorded as GARY LUCAS, MD

NPI Profile Active March 28, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 28, 2017

Registered at 747 BROADWAY, SMC GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, SEATTLE, WA 981224307 (Tel: 2063862123)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 28, 2017

Registered at 747 BROADWAY, SMC GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, SEATTLE, WA 981224307 (Tel: 2063862123)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 28, 2017

Recorded as GARY LUCAS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 28, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598297889
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 28, 2017
Last Update: May 08, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5299, Ms: 820-5-Pco

Tacoma, WA 984150299

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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