2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1447329198 MD
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RICHARD LUKA, MD

Allergy & Immunology Physician in GARFIELD, New Jersey. 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
568
Medicare Part D claims · 122 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD LUKA, MD is a Allergy & Immunology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GARFIELD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 568 claims across 122 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RICHARD LUKA, MD filed 568 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GARFIELD, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD LUKA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD LUKA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/07/2006

NPI 1447329198

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

568 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Allergy & Immunology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy & Immunology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — 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.

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).

RICHARD LUKA, MD is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider practicing in GARFIELD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1447329198. 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.

RICHARD LUKA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 22 SHAW STREET, GARFIELD, NJ, 07026, with a listed phone of (973) 478-5550. NPI 1447329198 was issued on 11/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LUKA 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 568 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 122 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $153K 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.

Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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

22 SHAW STREET
GARFIELD, NJ 07026

Provider Details

NPI 1447329198
Specialty Allergy & Immunology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD LUKA, MD 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.

CONSULTANTS IN ASTHMA, ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY, P.A.
GARFIELD, NJ

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.

568
Total Claims
$153K
Total Drug Cost
122
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
899
Total Day Supply
25,222
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
61
Azelastine Hcl
56
Fluticasone Propionate
51
Montelukast Sodium
40
Ipratropium Bromide
36
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
34
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
24
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
22
Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
19
Prednisone
16

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

Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview

How RICHARD LUKA, MD fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD LUKA, MD's 568 claims are below the specialty average of 764.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD LUKA, MD's specialty?
RICHARD LUKA, MD specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in GARFIELD, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD LUKA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD LUKA, MD wrote 568 Medicare Part D claims totaling $153K in drug costs for 122 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD LUKA, MD located?
RICHARD LUKA, MD is located at 22 SHAW STREET, GARFIELD, NJ, 07026. Phone: (973) 478-5550.
What is RICHARD LUKA, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD LUKA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447329198, issued on 11/07/2006.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD LUKA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD LUKA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD LUKA, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD LUKA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 568 Part D claims and 122 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD LUKA, MD's credentials?
RICHARD LUKA, MD's NPI is 1447329198 with credentials MD. 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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