Darlene Lutchka, MD
NPI 1760429146 · Family Medicine Physician · Carbondale, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darlene Lutchka, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Carbondale, IL (NPI 1760429146).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760429146
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036112428 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 360 | 106 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 289 | 70 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 198 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 184 | 55 |
| Lisinopril | 183 | 48 |
| Losartan Potassium | 163 | 46 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$548 across 34 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
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2020-12-11
- Certified
- 2020-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darlene Lutchka's NPI number?
- Darlene Lutchka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760429146, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darlene Lutchka's specialty?
- Darlene Lutchka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Darlene Lutchka located?
- Darlene Lutchka's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 S Lewis Lane, Carbondale, IL 62901-1409.
- What is Darlene Lutchka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darlene Lutchka is (618) 519-9900.
- Does Darlene Lutchka accept Medicare?
- Darlene Lutchka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darlene Lutchka's NPI active?
- Yes — Darlene Lutchka's NPI (1760429146) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.