Quick answers
- Does Lucian G. Vlad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lucian G. Vlad 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 Lucian G. Vlad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 187 Original Medicare patients and 1,037 services for Lucian G. Vlad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lucian G. Vlad's NPI number?
- 1629290523. 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 Lucian G. Vlad, 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 | 187 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,037 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)369 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)230 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)86 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11045)68 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)38 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 cholesterol71%
- Diabetes60%
- Arthritis54%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Heart failure46%
Hospitals where Lucian G. Vlad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lucian G. Vlad at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340143
- High Point Regional Health SystemHigh Point, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340004
- Lexington Memorial Hospital IncLexington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340096
- North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340047
- Novant Health Forsyth Medical CenterWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340014
Practice locations
Addresses where Lucian G. Vlad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Ctr BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157 (336) 716‑2734
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lucian G. Vlad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences2,645 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Winston Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Winston Salem, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629290523 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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