2026 NPPES data Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician NPI 1457344012 M.D.
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JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician in ALBANY, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
76.7003/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. is a Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBANY, New York . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.7003/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.7003 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2005

NPI 1457344012

Primary specialty

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician

Niche

946 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

76.7003/100 6.399699999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician share within New York

1. Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.7003/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician) — 76.7003/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.7%
MIPS final score (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician) — 76.7003/100 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).

JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. is a Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in ALBANY, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1457344012. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 391 MYRTLE AVE, ALBANY, NY, 12208, with a listed phone of (518) 262-5401. NPI 1457344012 was issued on 08/29/2005. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.7003/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.9602, Cost 61.0409), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 946 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 175 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

391 MYRTLE AVE
ALBANY, NY 12208

Provider Details

NPI 1457344012
Specialty Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/29/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.7003
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.9602
Quality
61.0409
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.. To verify JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician Overview

How JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. fits within the Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

946
Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
52
States with Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician
175
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LUCAS.

Compare Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.'s specialty?
JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. specializes in Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician and practices in ALBANY, New York. Credentials: M.D..
What is JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.7003/100 (Quality: 77.9602, Cost: 61.0409). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. located?
JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. is located at 391 MYRTLE AVE, ALBANY, NY, 12208. Phone: (518) 262-5401.
What is JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.'s NPI number?
JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457344012, issued on 08/29/2005.
How many Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 946 Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician provider writes 175 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. accept Medicare?
JUDITH LUCAS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.'s credentials?
JUDITH LUCAS, M.D.'s NPI is 1457344012 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.
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.

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

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