David Lucero, MD
NPI 1972511186 · Family Medicine Physician · Oceanside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Lucero, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Oceanside, CA (NPI 1972511186).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972511186
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G74961 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
1,167 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 420 | $167 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 382 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 192 | $206 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 111 | $116 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 24 | $68 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 37 | 37 |
| Naproxen | 26 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 17 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 16 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2018-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Lucero's NPI number?
- David Lucero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972511186, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Lucero's specialty?
- David Lucero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Lucero located?
- David Lucero's practice location on file with NPPES is 1219 Larchwood Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056-6407.
- What is David Lucero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Lucero is (760) 855-8882.
- Does David Lucero accept Medicare?
- David Lucero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Lucero's NPI active?
- Yes — David Lucero's NPI (1972511186) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.