Michael Lucas, MD
NPI 1174522817 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · High Point, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Lucas, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in High Point, NC (NPI 1174522817).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174522817
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9700647 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
511 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 116 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 99 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 53 | $156 |
| X-Ray of Both Knees While Standing73565 | 35 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 334 | 210 |
| Pregabalin | 134 | 96 |
| Nabumetone | 97 | 63 |
| Prednisone | 57 | 50 |
| Amoxicillin | 19 | 12 |
| Celecoxib | 19 | 13 |
| Colchicine | 19 | 16 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 18 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-15
- Last updated
- 2009-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Lucas's NPI number?
- Michael Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174522817, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Lucas's specialty?
- Michael Lucas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Lucas located?
- Michael Lucas's practice location on file with NPPES is 611 N Lindsay St, High Point, NC 27262-4300.
- What is Michael Lucas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Lucas is (336) 802-2250.
- Does Michael Lucas accept Medicare?
- Michael Lucas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Lucas's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Lucas's NPI (1174522817) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.