Patricia L. Lugar, MD

Internal Medicine

Patricia L. Lugar is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 27 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 684-8111Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 27 years in internal medicine, Patricia L. Lugar, MD is a long-established internist in Durham. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 1999, she brings 27+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 688 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Durham27+ years experienceNPI since 2007

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710-0001

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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
59%

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

Arthritis
57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Asthma
43%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

COPD
23%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Osteoporosis
23%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

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. Graduated medical school · 1999

    State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704-2121

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Patricia L. Lugar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Patricia L. Lugar for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Patricia L. Lugar

Dr. Lugar is listed as active in the NPI registry 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 3 federal data sources

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

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