Timothy H Lucas, MD
Timothy H Lucas is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Newport Beach, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Timothy H Lucas, MD in person in Newport Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.31/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
510 Superior Ave Ste 290, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3664
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 81% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202395.31/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Better than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
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.
$756 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Timothy H Lucas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of Florida College of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
University of Florida College of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Neurological Surgery Care With Timothy H Lucas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Timothy H Lucas for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Newport Beach 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 Timothy H Lucas
NPI records show Dr. Lucas as active with telehealth listed in Newport Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 764-4500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
510 Superior Ave Ste 290, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3664
Mailing Address
510 Superior Ave Ste 290, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3664
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