Dr. Michael Lucke, MD
4815 Liberty Ave Ste 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 • +1-708-555-7338
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pittsburgh Percentiles
NPI #1225264336 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Within the Pittsburgh, PA (CBSA local) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Michael Lucke, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 24 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 28.57th municipal percentile and 19.64th PA percentile (-0.69σ Z-score) based on 1,544 billed procedures for 152 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Michael Lucke (15224) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (152 yearly units, 28.57th metro rank), rounded out by 20610 and 96413.
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Lucke's baseline new-consult rate near $209.00 in Pittsburgh, PA (cash-pay accepted, in-person clinic visits only, 17-minute average reception wait).
Clinical background for Dr. Lucke (MD, NPI #1225264336) includes accredited doctoral training (2010, 16 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 4815 Liberty Ave Ste 250.
Compared against Pittsburgh, PA Rheumatology peers
1,544 annual services across 152 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from PA Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 152 | 28.57th | $45 – $62 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 69 | 26.57th | $36 – $51 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 50 | 25.57th | $62 – $85 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 33 | 23.57th | $47 – $65 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 26 | 30.57th | $62 – $85 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (24 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,214 | 28.57th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Michael Lucke, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lucke National Provider Identifier | NPI #1225264336 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (15224) |
| Dr. Lucke Pittsburgh CMS Volume Rank | 28.57th Pct (1,544 CMS svcs; Z -0.694σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (PA Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Pittsburgh, PA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.85/5 Listening • 4.72/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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