Sarah Lucas, M.D.
NPI 1952537326 · Vascular Surgery Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarah Lucas, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1952537326).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952537326
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015-01246 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
483 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 193 | $97 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 75 | $211 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 68 | $135 |
| Injection of Chemical Agent Into Single Incompetent Vein of Leg Using Ultrasound Guidance36465 | 45 | $1,852 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 41 | $177 |
| Destruction of First Incompetent Vein of Arm Or Leg Using Radiofrequency and Imaging Guidance36475 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 across 4 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 (2)
- 9850 Genesee Ave Ste 360La Jolla, CA 92037-1212Phone: (858) 283-8959
- Duke University Hospital 2301 Erwin RdHafs Building, Room 7687Durham, NC 27710-0001Phone: (919) 661-2223Fax: (919) 668-5284
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-29
- Last updated
- 2019-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarah Lucas's NPI number?
- Sarah Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952537326, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarah Lucas's specialty?
- Sarah Lucas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarah Lucas located?
- Sarah Lucas's practice location on file with NPPES is 9850 Genesee Ave Ste 410, La Jolla, CA 92037-1212.
- What is Sarah Lucas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarah Lucas is (858) 550-0330.
- Does Sarah Lucas accept Medicare?
- Sarah Lucas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarah Lucas's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarah Lucas's NPI (1952537326) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.