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- 5500 Front St, Suite 230, Summerville, SC 29486
About Dr. Lucas
John H. Lucas, MD is a healthcare provider in Summerville, SC specializing in neurology. John trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 1,821 Medicare patients across 21,499 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study. This provider record is associated with NPI 1679571020.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (843) 569-1856
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5500 FRONT ST, SUITE 230
Summerville, SC 29486
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
Brain & memory
- Stroke recovery issues
Specialized neurologic care
- Neurogenetic disorders
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Functional neurological disorder
- Spinal cord disorders
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Procedures & services
Consultation and testing
- Comprehensive neurologic examination
- Inpatient video EEG monitoring
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Device and advanced subspecialty
- Responsive neurostimulation programming
- Vagus nerve stimulation programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Geriatric care
- Dementia Behavior Support Coaching
Office procedures
- Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine
- Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia or spasticity
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Pain & wellness
Treatment management
- Epilepsy medication management
- Migraine preventive treatment
- Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
21,499 services · 1,821 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
97 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
405 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
180 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
112 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies | Treatment | 95910 |
44 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies | Treatment | 95913 |
36 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | Treatment | 95912 |
18 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
18,701 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,452 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
339 | More than most peers in Neurology |
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.
Other neurologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lucas?
Dr. Lucas is a neurologist in Summerville, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lucas's address?
Dr. Lucas is listed at 5500 Front St, Suite 230, Summerville, SC 29486. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lucas?
The number on file is (843) 569-1856. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lucas's NPI number?
Dr. Lucas's National Provider Identifier is 1679571020. 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 Dr. Lucas train?
Dr. Lucas attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lucas been practicing?
Dr. Lucas has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lucas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lucas performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and measurement of brain wave activity , awake and drowsy, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lucas confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lucas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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