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Psychiatry

Darren A. Lucas, MD

Sees patients in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Darren A. Lucas, MD (Psychiatry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. NPI 1053548784. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Darren A. Lucas, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PsychiatryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
MaleGender (as listed)
Pacific Coast Psychiatric Associates IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Darren A. Lucas see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Darren A. Lucas's specialty?
Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
Does Darren A. Lucas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren A. Lucas accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Darren A. Lucas offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Darren A. Lucas offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Darren A. Lucas?
(858) 279-1223, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Darren A. Lucas's NPI number?
1053548784. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Darren A. Lucas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Darren A. Lucas as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Pacific Coast Psychiatric Associates Inc662 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in San Diego

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053548784
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians