Lucas M. Wangerin, PA-C
Lucas M. Wangerin, PA-C practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in Fort Carson, CO. He has been in practice for 15+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1561dNPPES updated 2022-01-26 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1650 Cochrane Cir # B7500, Fort Carson, CO 80913-4604
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.93%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado1.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.5%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
100
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,123
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $230k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$432 received from industry
21 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 Lucas M. Wangerin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 25, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
15 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
6382 San Mateo Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80911-4015
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Lucas M. Wangerin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lucas M. Wangerin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Carson 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 M. Wangerin
Dr. Wangerin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fort Carson, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (719) 524-7219.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lucas M. Wangerin
Practice Location
1650 Cochrane Cir # B7500, Fort Carson, CO 80913-4604
Mailing Address
6382 San Mateo Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80911-4015
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