Christi Ann Lucus, NP
Christi Ann Lucus is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Hickory, NC with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NC can see Christi Ann Lucus, NP in person in Hickory or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2014 — over 12 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4265dNPPES updated 2014-09-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
212 29th Ave Ne Suite 1, Hickory, NC 28601-1084
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.1%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
40
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
299
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,562
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $562k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$39 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christi Ann Lucus's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Christi Ann Lucus
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christi Ann Lucus for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hickory required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christi Ann Lucus
Dr. Lucus is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hickory, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 326-0658.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christi Ann Lucus
Practice Location
212 29th Ave Ne Suite 1, Hickory, NC 28601-1084
Mailing Address
212 29th Ave Ne Suite 1, Hickory, NC 28601-1084
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