Darren Andre Lucas, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Darren Andre Lucas is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(858) 279-1223San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Darren Andre Lucas, M.D. has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2009 in group practice. He has been in practice for 17+ years. Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and more.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in San Diego17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 404dNPPES updated 2025-04-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8989 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92108-1647

Industry Payment Transparency

$383 received from industry

21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Darren Andre Lucas's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 14, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Darren Andre Lucas

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Darren Andre Lucas for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to San Diego 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 Darren Andre Lucas

NPI records show Dr. Lucas as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 279-1223.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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