Catherine T Lucas, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Northport, AL

Catherine T Lucas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Northport, Alabama. She went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Alabama Dermatology Associates, Pc and her current practice location is 4410 Watermelon Rd, Northport, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 345-1520.

Catherine T Lucas is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 25768) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1841240363.

Contact Information

Catherine T Lucas, MD
4410 Watermelon Rd,
Northport, AL 35473-5204
(205) 345-1520
(205) 345-1761

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCatherine T Lucas
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience22 Years
Location4410 Watermelon Rd, Northport, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Catherine T Lucas attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841240363
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830100015
  • Enrollment ID: I20060601000305

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Catherine T Lucas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841240363NPI-NPPES
000162010MedicaidAL
P01430802OtherALMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 25768 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alabama Dermatology Associates, Pc438563390812

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Catherine T Lucas allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAlabama Dermatology Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033128897
PECOS PAC ID: 4385633908
Enrollment ID: O20040510000498

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Catherine T Lucas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Catherine T Lucas, MD
4410 Watermelon Rd,
Northport, AL 35473-5204

Ph: (205) 345-1520
Catherine T Lucas, MD
4410 Watermelon Rd,
Northport, AL 35473-5204

Ph: (205) 345-1520

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Dermatology Doctors in Northport, AL

Dr. Michael L Johnson, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4410 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
Phone: 205-345-1520    Fax: 205-345-1761
Dr. Cynthia C Lucy, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4410 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
Phone: 205-345-1520    Fax: 205-345-1761
Dr. Robert D Griffith, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4410 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
Phone: 205-345-1520    Fax: 205-345-1761
Dr. Charles E Gambla, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4410 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
Phone: 205-345-1520    Fax: 205-345-1761
Dr. Jeffery C Weeks, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4410 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
Phone: 205-345-1520    Fax: 205-345-1761
Dr. Karen Dietrich Walker, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4410 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
Phone: 205-345-1520    Fax: 205-345-1761
Dr. David B Jackson, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4410 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473
Phone: 205-345-1520    Fax: 205-345-1761

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