Dr. Edward J Lucas
Emergency Medicine in Gainesville, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 43+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Edward J Lucas Jr., MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Gainesville, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bay Medical Center Sacred Heart Health System, Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Midland Memorial Hospital, Shands Lake Shore Regional Medical Center, Villages Regional Hospital The. Dr. Edward J Lucas also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Emergency Physicians Medical Center Llc. Dr. Edward J Lucas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (325) 872-5111 to request Dr. Edward J Lucas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Edward J Lucas Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2062415060 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 43 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. Edward J Lucas graduated from medical school in 1981.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659301109
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 3, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 10, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - He does not 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.
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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.
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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. Edward J Lucas
Medical Licenses
Dr. Edward J Lucas has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 43 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| ME075244 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Panama City, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Leesburg, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Midland, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Lake City, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| The Villages, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Emergency Physicians Medical Center Llc
| Emergency Physicians Medical Center Llc | 7 |
Practice Locations
2445 Sw76th St
Gainesville, FL 32608-0350
Phone: (325) 872-5111
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
Friday, July 10, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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