Quick answers
- Does Lucas O. Platt Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lucas O. Platt Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lucas O. Platt Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 762 Original Medicare patients and 2,304 services for Lucas O. Platt Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lucas O. Platt Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1053385062. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lucas O. Platt Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 762 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,304 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)334 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)309 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)263 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)190 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)151 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lucas O. Platt Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1655 Bernardin AveColumbia, SC 29204 (803) 256‑0641
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lucas O. Platt Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Eye Center PA6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Eye Center PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053385062 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians