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Family Practice

Rafael R. Lucila, MD

Works at hospitals in Montclair, NJ · Paterson, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Rafael R. Lucila, MD is a family doctor at 780 Allwood Rd, Clifton, NJ 07012. Phone: (973) 249-6202. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rafael R. Lucila had 216 Original Medicare patients and 655 services. NPI 1659318483. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rafael R. Lucila, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Rafael R. Lucila accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael R. Lucila 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 Rafael R. Lucila see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 216 Original Medicare patients and 655 services for Rafael R. Lucila. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rafael R. Lucila's NPI number?
1659318483. 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 Rafael R. Lucila, 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 patients216
Services billed to Medicare655
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)221 services
  2. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)112 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)53 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)38 services
  5. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)37 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 cholesterol50%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Arthritis31%
  • Ischemic heart disease20%
  • Chronic kidney disease18%

Hospitals where Rafael R. Lucila works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael R. Lucila 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rafael R. Lucila is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Clifton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clifton, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659318483
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians