Joseph P Lucas, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Joseph P Lucas is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Birmingham, AL with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 36 years in psychiatry & neurology, Joseph P Lucas, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Birmingham. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5128dNPPES updated 2012-05-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3504 Vann Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235-3221
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202330.36/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-53.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.3%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
365
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
790
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,125
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $682k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$432 received from industry
28 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 Joseph P Lucas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 030030
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Joseph P Lucas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph P Lucas for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Birmingham 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 Joseph P Lucas
NPI records show Dr. Lucas as active with telehealth listed in Birmingham, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (250) 655-0585.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph P Lucas
Practice Location
3504 Vann Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235-3221
Mailing Address
3504 Vann Rd, Birmingham, AL 35235-3221
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