Elizabeth Lucas Fricklas, PA

Medical Physician Assistant

Elizabeth Lucas Fricklas is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Durham, NC with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 684-8111Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Elizabeth Lucas Fricklas, PA has practiced medical for 23+ years, working in group practice. With 23+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Durham area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 109 Physician Assistant providers in NCSee all Physician Assistant in Durham23+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4720dNPPES updated 2013-06-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

47.28%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+42.2 pts)

47.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.2%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

77

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

128

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

846

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $51k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Cancer
Higher than avg (+50%)71%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+50%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
52%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

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Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 63362, Charlotte, NC 28263-3362

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Elizabeth Lucas Fricklas

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Elizabeth Lucas Fricklas for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Durham 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 Elizabeth Lucas Fricklas

NPI records show Dr. Fricklas as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 684-8111.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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