Physician Profile
James R. Lucas, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lucas
Based in Kamuela, HI, James R. Lucas, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under cardiovascular disease. James graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 821 Medicare patients across 1,290 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, and ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (808) 885-9170
- Email not available
Practice Locations
67-1123 MAMALAHOA HWY SUITE 130
Kamuela, HI 96743
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Stable angina
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
Heart rhythm
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Patent foramen ovale
Vascular and risk factors
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Resistant hypertension
Artery & vascular
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Heart inflammation
- Pericarditis (Heart Sac Inflammation)
Heart muscle
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart valves
- Heart Murmur
Vascular disease
- High Blood Pressure in the Lungs (Pulmonary Hypertension)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Echocardiogram
- EKG
- Heart monitor
- Heart stent
- Pacemaker surgery
- Stress test
Office and noninvasive testing
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Advanced imaging
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear cardiac stress imaging
Consultations
- Preventive Cardiology Consultation
Diagnostic testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Tilt Table Test
Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
- Heart CT Scan (Cardiac CT)
Heart procedures
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
Heart rhythm procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation
Imaging
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram for Kids
Implants
- Defibrillator Implant (ICD)
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Vascular imaging
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,290 services · 821 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
19 | |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
107 | |
| Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | Treatment | 93979 |
93 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system | Treatment | 93288 |
66 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
40 | |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system | Treatment | 93290 |
37 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | Treatment | 93018 |
35 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) | Treatment | 93017 |
35 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | Treatment | 93016 |
35 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days | Treatment | 93248 |
28 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 8
Providers in HI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James R. Lucas?
James R. Lucas is a cardiologist in Kamuela, HI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiovascular Disease”.
NPI registry
What is James R. Lucas's address?
James R. Lucas is listed at 67-1123 Mamalahoa Hwy Suite 130, Kamuela, HI 96743. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James R. Lucas?
The number on file is (808) 885-9170. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is James R. Lucas's NPI number?
James R. Lucas's National Provider Identifier is 1750473740. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James R. Lucas train?
James R. Lucas attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James R. Lucas been practicing?
James R. Lucas has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James R. Lucas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James R. Lucas performs imaging including nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect; provides treatments such as ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function and ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James R. Lucas confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James R. Lucas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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