Physician Profile
Phillip R. Lucas, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lucas
Based in Providence, RI, Phillip R. Lucas, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Phillip graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1973. Medicare claims data shows Phillip provided 9,244 services to 1,039 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (401) 457-2102
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2 DUDLEY ST
Providence, RI 02905
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,244 services · 1,039 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
91 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
79 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
55 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
55 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
109 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
60 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 5
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Also at this address 4
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More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 7
Providers in RI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Phillip R. Lucas?
Phillip R. Lucas is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Providence, RI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Phillip R. Lucas's address?
Phillip R. Lucas is listed at 2 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02905. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Phillip R. Lucas?
The number on file is (401) 457-2102. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Phillip R. Lucas?
Phillip R. Lucas's National Provider Identifier is 1033175435. 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 Phillip R. Lucas train?
Phillip R. Lucas attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Phillip R. Lucas have?
Phillip R. Lucas has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Phillip R. Lucas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Phillip R. Lucas performs procedures including injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level, injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level and injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Phillip R. Lucas's profile verified?
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