Quick answers
- Does Thomas A. Lucas Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas A. Lucas 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 Thomas A. Lucas Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 29 Original Medicare patients and 39 services for Thomas A. Lucas Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas A. Lucas Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1356369458. 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 Thomas A. Lucas 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 39 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)14 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 pressure66%
- High cholesterol55%
- Arthritis55%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas A. Lucas Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3124 E Central Texas Expy, First Eye Care KilleenKilleen, TX 76543 (254) 690‑4733
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas A. Lucas Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Killeen Eye Associates, P.A.6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Killeen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Killeen, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Killeen Eye Associates, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356369458 |
| 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