Dr. Gary Joshua Lucas , MD
Surgery • Tacoma, WA
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
3124 S 19th St Ste C220
Tacoma, WA 984052481
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
2017
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in Tacoma, WA
Practicing in Tacoma, WA (818 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| 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: 2024-05-08NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
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.
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
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Physician Assistant
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 3124 S 19TH ST STE C220, TACOMA, WA 984052481 (Tel: 2533015050)
Registered at PO BOX 5299, MS: 820-5-PCO, TACOMA, WA 984150299
Recorded as GARY LUCAS, MD
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 747 BROADWAY, SMC GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, SEATTLE, WA 981224307 (Tel: 2063862123)
Registered at 747 BROADWAY, SMC GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY PROGRAM, SEATTLE, WA 981224307 (Tel: 2063862123)
Recorded as GARY LUCAS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 5299, Ms: 820-5-Pco
Tacoma, WA 984150299
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