Joseph Lugo, MD
NPI 1770582223 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Lugo, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1770582223).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770582223
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 302965 (LA)
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
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
564 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 | 116 | $118 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 50 | $1,594 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 46 | $15 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 44 | $78 |
| Removal of Blood Clot and Portion of Chest, Neck, Or Brain Artery35301 | 36 | $1,053 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 25 | 17 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 22 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 11 | — |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include 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.
$2,788 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 (4)
- 122 W 4th StDequincy, LA 70633-3508Phone: (337) 494-6799Fax: (337) 430-6950
- 109 W 4th StDeridder, LA 70634-4849Phone: (337) 494-3278Fax: (337) 494-3240
- 1322 Elton Rd Ste PJennings, LA 70546-4100Phone: (337) 494-3278Fax: (337) 494-3240
- 913 E Kent DrSulphur, LA 70663-5007Phone: (337) 527-3610Fax: (337) 527-6063
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-18
- Last updated
- 2022-06-09
- Certified
- 2022-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Lugo's NPI number?
- Joseph Lugo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770582223, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Lugo's specialty?
- Joseph Lugo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Lugo located?
- Joseph Lugo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8990.
- What is Joseph Lugo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Lugo is (337) 494-6799.
- Does Joseph Lugo accept Medicare?
- Joseph Lugo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Lugo's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Lugo's NPI (1770582223) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.