Dr. Timothy A Lucas
Pulmonary Disease in Altoona, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Timothy A Lucas, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Nason Hospital, Upmc Altoona. Dr. Timothy A Lucas also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Altoona Lung Specialists. Dr. Timothy A Lucas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (814) 946-2846 to request Dr. Timothy A Lucas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Timothy A Lucas |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3274685177 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 34 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Timothy A Lucas attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1598723629
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 1, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Quality Reporting
-
eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
-
PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
-
EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
-
MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
-
MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Timothy A Lucas
Medical Licenses
Dr. Timothy A Lucas has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| MD061570L | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Altoona, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Altoona Lung Specialists | 4 |
Practice Locations
800 Chestnut Ave
Altoona Lung Specialists
Altoona, PA 16601-4722
Phone: (814) 946-2846
Phone 2: (814) 946-2845
Fax: (814) 946-1273
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, April 26, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
Contact Dr. Timothy A Lucas by phone: (814) 946-2846, (814) 946-2845 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.
See more related doctors and physicians
Reviews
Dr. Timothy A Lucas [NPI: 1598723629]Pulmonary Disease