Lucas Amuchastegui, PA
NPI 1477008167 · Physician Assistant · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lucas Amuchastegui, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1477008167).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477008167
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
693 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 | 282 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 127 | $74 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 81 | $2 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 47 | $137 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 36 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 62 | 50 |
| Cefadroxil | 51 | 51 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 50 | 48 |
| Prednisone | 46 | 44 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 44 | 44 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 26 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-08-23
- Last updated
- 2021-01-19
- Certified
- 2021-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lucas Amuchastegui's NPI number?
- Lucas Amuchastegui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477008167, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lucas Amuchastegui's specialty?
- Lucas Amuchastegui is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lucas Amuchastegui located?
- Lucas Amuchastegui's practice location on file with NPPES is 4205 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC 27704-2143.
- What is Lucas Amuchastegui's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lucas Amuchastegui is (919) 477-6900.
- Does Lucas Amuchastegui accept Medicare?
- Lucas Amuchastegui is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lucas Amuchastegui's NPI active?
- Yes — Lucas Amuchastegui's NPI (1477008167) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.