Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lucas McElwain, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1952698433
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.9 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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625 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249
(205) 975-6649
fax (205) 975-5870
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 1, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Mississippi #T-2463 · Alabama #33288
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952698433. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
653
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$68,410
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 201 | 106 | $113 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 122 | 120 | $164 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 121 | 78 | $75 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 99 | 69 | $71 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 49 | 48 | $123 | |
99498 |
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes | 32 | 24 | $67 | |
G0316 |
Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th | 18 | 15 | $29 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 11 | 11 | $78 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 144 peers in this city , average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$300
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 2 | $56.91 | |
| ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc | 2 | $43.97 | |
| MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC. | 2 | $42.83 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $36.68 | |
| Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 | $29.03 | |
| CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | 1 | $27.38 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 1 | $24.13 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $22.48 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $16.37 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
45
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,067
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 19 | 0 | $282 |
| Warfarin Sodium | Generic | 14 | 0 | $57 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $728 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lucas McElwain's medical specialty?
Dr. Lucas McElwain practices Internal Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Lucas McElwain practice?
Dr. Lucas McElwain practices at 625 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249. Office phone: 2059756649.
What is Dr. Lucas McElwain's NPI?
Dr. Lucas McElwain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952698433, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lucas McElwain accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lucas McElwain accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lucas McElwain commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.