Dr Bruce J Lucas, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Woodland Hills, CA

Dr Bruce J Lucas, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Corneal And Contact Management" provider in Woodland Hills, California. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 20121 Ventura Blvd Ste 102, Woodland Hills, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (818) 348-1266.

Dr Bruce J Lucas is licensed to practice in California (license number 7841T) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1912061078.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce J Lucas, OD
20121 Ventura Blvd Ste 102,
Woodland Hills, CA 91364-2558
(818) 348-1266
(818) 348-1280

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce J Lucas
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location20121 Ventura Blvd Ste 102, Woodland Hills, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bruce J Lucas attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912061078
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385797455
  • Enrollment ID: I20100624000893

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce J Lucas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912061078NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 7841T (California)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 7841T (California)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Bruce J Lucas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDr. Bruce J. Lucas, O.d. -- A Professional Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710217898
PECOS PAC ID: 1658424726
Enrollment ID: O20090806000736

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Bruce J Lucas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bruce J Lucas, OD
20121 Ventura Blvd Ste 102,
Woodland Hills, CA 91364-2558

Ph: (818) 348-1266
Dr Bruce J Lucas, OD
20121 Ventura Blvd Ste 102,
Woodland Hills, CA 91364-2558

Ph: (818) 348-1266

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