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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Lucas, Anesthesiologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Shawn Lucas, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Lucas completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Tucson Hsps M Educ Prog Inc, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Lucas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lucas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lucas’s office at (408) 558-2100.
Where did Dr. Lucas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Tucson Hsps M Educ Prog Inc, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh
Is Dr. Lucas board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Shawn Lucas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Lucas speak?
Dr. Lucas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lucas typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lucas diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lucas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Lucas typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Lucas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lucas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
- Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
- Thigh Nerve Block
- Continuous Pain Relief Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Lucas accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 558-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lucas accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Lucas in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Central Health
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
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Where is Dr. Lucas' office located?
What is Dr. Lucas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lucas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215952254.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lucas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lucas
What is Dr. Shawn Lucas's specialty?
Dr. Lucas is a Anesthesiologist near San Jose, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Shawn Lucas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lucas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Oconnor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Regional Medical Center Of San Jose. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Shawn Lucas accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shawn Lucas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shawn Lucas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (408) 558-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shawn Lucas?
Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (408) 558-2100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shawn Lucas have?
Dr. Shawn Lucas is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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