John Lucas, MD
NPI 1679571020 · Neurology Physician · Summerville, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Lucas, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Summerville, SC (NPI 1679571020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679571020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20248 (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
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
2,798 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 | 1,452 | $119 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 405 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 339 | $85 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 180 | $353 |
| Nerve Conduction, 9-10 Studies95911 | 112 | $195 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 593 | 152 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 410 | 133 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 332 | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 327 | 84 |
| Topiramate | 216 | 62 |
| Levetiracetam | 207 | 64 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 197 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,548 across 306 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
- 2005-07-11
- Last updated
- 2021-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Lucas's NPI number?
- John Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679571020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Lucas's specialty?
- John Lucas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Lucas located?
- John Lucas's practice location on file with NPPES is 5500 Front St, Suite 230, Summerville, SC 29486-7735.
- What is John Lucas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Lucas is (843) 569-1856.
- Does John Lucas accept Medicare?
- John Lucas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Lucas's NPI active?
- Yes — John Lucas's NPI (1679571020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.