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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lucas, Surgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. John Lucas, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lucas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lucas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lucas’s office at (202) 741-3000.
What languages does Dr. Lucas speak?
Dr. Lucas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Lucas typically treat?
As a Surgeon, 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
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Lucas typically perform?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. John Lucas may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Lucas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lucas accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lucas accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Lucas in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lucas' office located?
Dr. John Lucas' Primary Practice
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 741-3000
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 1316507684.
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. John Lucas's specialty?
Dr. Lucas is a Surgeon near Washington, DC.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. John Lucas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lucas is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, George Washington University Hospital, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Calverthealth Medical Center, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital, Um Capital Region Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 John Lucas accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. John Lucas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Lucas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (202) 741-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Lucas?
Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (202) 741-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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