Dr. Shantae Lucas, MD
Asheville, NC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lucas, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Shantae Lucas, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lucas completed her residency at Univ Of Ky Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lucas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lucas’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lucas’s office at (828) 212-7021.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lucas?
Dr. Shantae Lucas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hematology / Oncology Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lucas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hematologic Malignancies, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Asheville, NC community, Dr. Lucas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lucas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ky Hosp, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky
Is Dr. Lucas board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shantae Lucas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Lucas typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Lucas typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Lucas accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 212-7021 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lucas accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Lucas in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Oscar
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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 1063402998.
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. Shantae Lucas's specialty?
Dr. Lucas is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Asheville, NC.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Shantae Lucas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lucas is affiliated with Mission Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shantae Lucas accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Shantae Lucas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shantae Lucas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (828) 212-7021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shantae Lucas?
Please contact Dr. Lucas's office at (828) 212-7021 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shantae Lucas have?
Dr. Shantae Lucas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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