Quick answers
- Does Catherine T. Lucas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catherine T. Lucas 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 Catherine T. Lucas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 489 Original Medicare patients and 3,787 services for Catherine T. Lucas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Catherine T. Lucas's NPI number?
- 1841240363. 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 Catherine T. Lucas, 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 | 489 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,787 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,507 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)617 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)444 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)364 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth (11103)207 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety21%
- Osteoporosis21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Catherine T. Lucas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4410 Watermelon RdNorthport, AL 35473 (205) 345‑1520
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Catherine T. Lucas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alabama Dermatology Associates, PC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Northport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Northport, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alabama Dermatology Associates, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841240363 |
| 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