Kent Lucas, MD
NPI 1619923836 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Bern, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Lucas, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Bern, NC (NPI 1619923836).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619923836
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9900091 (NC)
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
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
10,348 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 | 1,290 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,008 | $9 |
| 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 | 915 | $15 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 848 | $10 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 799 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 210 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,040 | 229 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,027 | 252 |
| Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pfbrand: Shingrix | 777 | 588 |
| Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pfbrand: Arexvy | 676 | 676 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 653 | 172 |
| Omeprazole | 622 | 131 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$931 across 54 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
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2011-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Lucas's NPI number?
- Kent Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619923836, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Lucas's specialty?
- Kent Lucas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Lucas located?
- Kent Lucas's practice location on file with NPPES is 702 Newman Rd, New Bern, NC 28562-5238.
- What is Kent Lucas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Lucas is (252) 633-5333.
- Does Kent Lucas accept Medicare?
- Kent Lucas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Lucas's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Lucas's NPI (1619923836) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.