Dr Joshua Lucas, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Carmichael, CA

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Dr Joshua Lucas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Carmichael, California. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Dignity Health Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260, Carmichael, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (916) 536-3665.

Dr Joshua Lucas is licensed to practice in California (license number A126012) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1720402522.

Contact Information

Dr Joshua Lucas, MD
6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260,
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 536-3665
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joshua Lucas
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience13 Years
Location6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260, Carmichael, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joshua Lucas graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720402522
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2014
  • Last Update Date: 08/16/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608127907
  • Enrollment ID: I20180926001344

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joshua Lucas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720402522NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery A126012 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy San Juan Medical CenterCarmichael, CAHospital
Mercy General HospitalSacramento, CAHospital
Mercy Hospital Of FolsomFolsom, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dignity Health Medical Foundation78108006611209

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. Dr Joshua Lucas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDignity Health Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700803418
PECOS PAC ID: 7810800661
Enrollment ID: O20031107000709

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. Dr Joshua 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
Dr Joshua Lucas, MD
3400 Data Dr,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956

Ph: () -		Dr Joshua Lucas, MD
6555 Coyle Ave Ste 260,
Carmichael, CA 95608

Ph: (916) 536-3665

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Kamran Sahrakar, MD
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Phone: 916-536-3665    Fax: 916-536-3693
Craig Nelson Pfeiffer, MD
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Phone: 916-966-6044    
Dr. Howard J Fan, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6555 Coyle Ave Ste 390, Carmichael, CA 95608
Phone: 916-536-3670    Fax: 916-536-2480

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