Quick answers
- Does Karen S. Lucas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen S. 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 Karen S. Lucas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 104 services for Karen S. Lucas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen S. Lucas's NPI number?
- 1922645480. 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 Karen S. 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 | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 104 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)24 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)15 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis56%
- Anxiety36%
- Depression32%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Karen S. Lucas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen S. Lucas 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.
- Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220077
- Holyoke Medical CenterHolyoke, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220024
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen S. Lucas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Denniston Pl, Womens HealthNorthampton, MA 01060 (413) 586‑9866
- 12 College HwySouthampton, MA 01073 (413) 527‑1105
- 1233 Main StHolyoke, MA 01040 (413) 264‑0819
- 25 Melville AveDorchester, MA 02124 (617) 201‑1002
- 30 Locust StNorthampton, MA 01060 (413) 582‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen S. Lucas as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts Inc291 clinicians in the group
- Holyoke Capital JV, LLC32 clinicians in the group
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc22 clinicians in the group
- HKD Outreach PC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Northampton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Northampton, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922645480 |
| 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