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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LUCAS
Based in Folsom, CA, Robert M Lucas, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Robert is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 771 Medicare patients across 1,465 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (916) 351-4800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1730 PRAIRIE CITY RD STE 120
Folsom, CA 95630
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,465 services · 771 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
170 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
60 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
42 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
24 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
20 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
12 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
12 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
12 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
700 |
| Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance | 0055T |
58 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Folsom 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lucas specialize in?
Dr. Lucas is an orthopedic surgeon in Folsom, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lucas located?
Dr. Lucas is listed at 1730 PRAIRIE CITY RD STE 120, Folsom, CA 95630. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lucas's phone number?
The number on file is (916) 351-4800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lucas's NPI number?
Dr. Lucas's National Provider Identifier is 1982759320. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Lucas attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lucas been practicing?
Dr. Lucas has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lucas do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lucas performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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