2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1477008167 PA
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LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA

Physician Assistant in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
479
Medicare Part D claims · 337 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
What the federal data reveals: LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 479 claims across 337 beneficiaries .

What stands out: LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA filed 479 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2016

NPI 1477008167

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

479 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

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LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1477008167. 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.

LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 4205 BEN FRANKLIN BLVD, DURHAM, NC, 27704, with a listed phone of (919) 477-6900. NPI 1477008167 was issued on 08/23/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMUCHASTEGUI 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 479 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 337 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

4205 BEN FRANKLIN BLVD
DURHAM, NC 27704

Provider Details

NPI 1477008167
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/23/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA 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.

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON
MEDFORD, OR

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

479
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
337
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
536
Total Day Supply
7,373
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
196

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 147, 75-84: 105, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
48
Doxycycline Monohydrate
37
Ipratropium Bromide
31
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
30
Cefadroxil
29
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
25
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
19
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
17
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
17
Azithromycin
14

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA's 479 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA's specialty?
LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA wrote 479 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 337 beneficiaries.
Where is LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA located?
LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA is located at 4205 BEN FRANKLIN BLVD, DURHAM, NC, 27704. Phone: (919) 477-6900.
What is LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA's NPI number?
LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477008167, issued on 08/23/2016.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Doxycycline Monohydrate, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA accept Medicare?
LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 479 Part D claims and 337 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA's credentials?
LUCAS AMUCHASTEGUI, PA's NPI is 1477008167 with credentials PA. 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.
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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