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John Lucas, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Greer, South Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
272
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
96.1/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$82.94
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

John Lucas, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 272 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.1/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
272
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

John Lucas, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

96 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where John Lucas, M.D. sits

This provider among family medicine physician peers

Across the 22,040 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Lucas, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 15% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 84% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92John Lucas, M.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 84
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Lucas, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

John Lucas, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about John Lucas, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2010

NPI 1659692952

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

272 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

96.1/100 13 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Family Medicine Physician - 3.1%Family Medicine Physician3.1%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

John Lucas, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.1/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) - 96.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.1%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) - 96.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

John Lucas, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2755 S HIGHWAY 14, Greer, SC, 29650, with a listed phone of (864) 849-9150. NPI 1659692952 was issued on 06/21/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Lucas most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 272 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 92.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2755 S HIGHWAY 14
Greer, SC 29650

Provider Details

NPI 1659692952
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

96.0864
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92.1728
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where John Lucas, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Spartanburg Medical Center
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Spartanburg, SC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 420007

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for John Lucas, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$83

Largest payer

DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

272
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
282
Total Day Supply
4,994
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
65 (23.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 55, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What John Lucas, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Meloxicam
67
Diclofenac Sodium
45
Tramadol Hcl
36
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
28
Methylprednisolone
15
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How John Lucas, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

John Lucas, M.D.'s 272 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lucas.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Lucas, M.D.'s specialty?
John Lucas, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Greer, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Lucas, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, John Lucas, M.D. wrote 272 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
What is John Lucas, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
John Lucas, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.1/100 (Quality: 92.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Lucas, M.D. located?
John Lucas, M.D. is located at 2755 S HIGHWAY 14, Greer, SC, 29650. Phone: (864) 849-9150.
What is John Lucas, M.D.'s NPI number?
John Lucas, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659692952, issued on 06/21/2010.
Does John Lucas, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, John Lucas, M.D. had 65 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Lucas, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Lucas, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Diclofenac Sodium, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Lucas, M.D. accept Medicare?
John Lucas, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 272 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Lucas, M.D.'s credentials?
John Lucas, M.D.'s NPI is 1659692952 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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