Michael Lucero, PA-C
NPI 1790491298 · Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Lucero, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1790491298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790491298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5375 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
149 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 71 | $94 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 49 | $136 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 29 | $56 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 34 | 34 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 28 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 26 |
| Cefdinir | 24 | 23 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 19 | 19 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 18 | 17 |
| Naproxen Sodium | 15 | 14 |
| Cephalexin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-01-27
- Last updated
- 2023-01-27
- Certified
- 2023-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Lucero's NPI number?
- Michael Lucero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790491298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Lucero's specialty?
- Michael Lucero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Lucero located?
- Michael Lucero's practice location on file with NPPES is 1050 Nod St, Knoxville, TN 37932-3717.
- What is Michael Lucero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Lucero is (505) 328-2236.
- Does Michael Lucero accept Medicare?
- Michael Lucero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Lucero's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Lucero's NPI (1790491298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.