Brian Lugo, MD
NPI 1497911804 · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Pasadena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Lugo, MD is a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider in Pasadena, CA (NPI 1497911804).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497911804
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Critical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A8704 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
452 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 145 | $214 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 143 | $80 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 73 | $50 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 55 | $132 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 23 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28,456 across 47 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
- 2008-08-05
- Last updated
- 2026-04-22
- Certified
- 2026-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Lugo's NPI number?
- Brian Lugo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497911804, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Lugo's specialty?
- Brian Lugo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Critical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Lugo located?
- Brian Lugo's practice location on file with NPPES is 950 S Arroyo Pkwy Ste 250, Pasadena, CA 91105-3930.
- What is Brian Lugo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Lugo is (626) 963-6026.
- Does Brian Lugo accept Medicare?
- Brian Lugo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Lugo's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Lugo's NPI (1497911804) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.