Steven James Lugo, M.D.
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Steven James Lugo is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Scottsdale, AZ with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Steven James Lugo, M.D. has been part of the Scottsdale medical community since 2006 in independent practice. A State University of Ny Upstate Medical University graduate since 1978, she brings 48+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3855dNPPES updated 2015-11-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10301 N 92nd St Suite B201, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4511
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 = better1.24%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arizona1.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.7%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
566
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
943
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,450
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $745k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$63 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Steven James Lugo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Education & Training
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (Class of 1978)
Mailing address
2500 W Utopia Rd Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85027-4171
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100018
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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 Steven James Lugo for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Scottsdale 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 Steven James Lugo
NPI records show Dr. Lugo as active with telehealth listed in Scottsdale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 882-7410.
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 Steven James Lugo
Practice Location
10301 N 92nd St Suite B201, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4511
Mailing Address
2500 W Utopia Rd Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85027-4171
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