Joseph Lucas, M.D.
NPI 1538118500 · Psychiatry Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Lucas, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1538118500).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538118500
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00017983 (AL)
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
20 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
1,857 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 725 | $67 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 336 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 241 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 227 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 195 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 85 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 1,033 | 184 |
| Alprazolam | 912 | 136 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 654 | 138 |
| Lorazepam | 493 | 98 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 477 | 158 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 392 | 95 |
| Lamotrigine | 346 | 73 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$432 across 28 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
- 2006-05-08
- Last updated
- 2012-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Lucas's NPI number?
- Joseph Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538118500, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Lucas's specialty?
- Joseph Lucas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Lucas located?
- Joseph Lucas's practice location on file with NPPES is 3504 Vann Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235-3221.
- What is Joseph Lucas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Lucas is (250) 655-0585.
- Does Joseph Lucas accept Medicare?
- Joseph Lucas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Lucas's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Lucas's NPI (1538118500) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.