Thomas Lucas, MD
NPI 1477746998 · Family Medicine Physician · Sumter, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Lucas, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sumter, SC (NPI 1477746998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477746998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29774 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
9,507 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 1,221 | $112 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 455 | $8 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 451 | $15 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 446 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 444 | $8 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 181 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 558 | 132 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 517 | 120 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 512 | 125 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 393 | 108 |
| Gabapentin | 380 | 85 |
| Famotidine | 337 | 87 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,203 across 55 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-20
- Last updated
- 2012-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Lucas's NPI number?
- Thomas Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477746998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Lucas's specialty?
- Thomas Lucas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Lucas located?
- Thomas Lucas's practice location on file with NPPES is 325 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29150-4167.
- What is Thomas Lucas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Lucas is (803) 773-5227.
- Does Thomas Lucas accept Medicare?
- Thomas Lucas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Lucas's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Lucas's NPI (1477746998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.