Lucas First, M.D.
NPI 1558892893 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Schenectady, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lucas First, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Schenectady, NY (NPI 1558892893).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558892893
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 316196 (NY)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
299 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 | 142 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 57 | $159 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 24 | $208 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 19 | $83 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 16 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 38 | 19 |
| Pregabalin | 32 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 28 | 11 |
| Meloxicam | 19 | 11 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 | 16 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 14 | — |
| Celecoxib | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$485 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1182 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 100Latham, NY 12110-1000Phone: (518) 713-5400Fax: (518) 713-5401
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-27
- Last updated
- 2024-07-31
- Certified
- 2024-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lucas First's NPI number?
- Lucas First's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558892893, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lucas First's specialty?
- Lucas First is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lucas First located?
- Lucas First's practice location on file with NPPES is 1270 Belmont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308-2104.
- What is Lucas First's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lucas First is (518) 382-4560.
- Does Lucas First accept Medicare?
- Lucas First is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lucas First's NPI active?
- Yes — Lucas First's NPI (1558892893) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.