Summary

Darren works for LifeStance in San Diego, and is accepting new patients. Expertise: ADHD, Alcohol and Drug Use Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Gender Identity, Grief, Later Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Midlife Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, School Avoidance, Sleep Disorders/Insomnia. Ages: 15-17, 18-21, 22-26, 27-40, 41-64, 65+. Take the first step, call or book today.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • Univ Of Nevada School Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

LifeStance Health

8989 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 200San Diego, CA 92108
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 3:30 pm
SunClosed

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Farsi, French Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CASan Diego , CALa Jolla , CaNATIONAL CITY , CA
Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: Ufr De Medecine Cochin-Port Royal Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Darren Lucas

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Darren Lucas has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Darren Lucas has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Darren Lucas holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Of Nevada School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Sackler School Of Medicine in 2009.

NPI Number

Darren Lucas' NPI number is 1053548784.

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Where is Darren Lucas's office located?
Darren Lucas's office is located at 8989 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA, 92108.
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Which hospitals is Darren Lucas affiliated with?
Darren Lucas is affiliated with Department Of Health And Human Services Mental Health Branch Humboldt County.

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