Lucas Akihiko Puttock, DO
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Lucas Akihiko Puttock is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Orange, CA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lucas Akihiko Puttock, DO has been part of the Orange medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 11+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Orange area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 321dNPPES updated 2025-07-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better56.96%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+51.9 pts)
56.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
201
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
90
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
611
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $29k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%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.
Board certified · Jul 6, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Mailing address
200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300, Orange, CA 92868-3219
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194098
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lucas Akihiko Puttock for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Orange 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 Akihiko Puttock
NPI records show Dr. Puttock as active with telehealth listed in Orange, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 880-7812.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lucas Akihiko Puttock
Practice Location
101 the City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868-3201
Mailing Address
200 S Manchester Ave Ste 300, Orange, CA 92868-3219
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