Lucas First, M.D.

Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Lucas First is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Schenectady, NY with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(518) 382-4560Schenectady, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lucas First, M.D. practices as part of a group pain medicine physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist practice in Schenectady, NY. Trained at Drexel University College of Medicine (class of 2017), he has been practicing for over 9 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data).

1 of 60 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in NYSee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Schenectady9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

1270 Belmont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308-2104

Fax: (518) 386-3619
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

101

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

48

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

87

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
73%

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

Anxiety Disorders
39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Ischemic Heart Disease
34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
24%

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

Diabetes
23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$485 received from industry

8 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 Lucas First's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2017

    Drexel University College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 30, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 2081P2900X

Education & Training

Drexel University College of Medicine (Class of 2017)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 14890, Albany, NY 12212-4890

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Lucas First

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lucas First for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Schenectady 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 Lucas First

Dr. First is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Schenectady, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 382-4560.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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