Dr Byron Shane Tucker, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in New Albany, MS

Dr Byron Shane Tucker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in New Albany, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Medical Foundation Inc and his current practice location is 452 W Bankhead St, New Albany, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 534-3724.

Dr Byron Shane Tucker is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 10748) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1235155979.

Contact Information

Dr Byron Shane Tucker, MD
452 W Bankhead St,
New Albany, MS 38652-3319
(662) 534-3724
(662) 534-7266

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Byron Shane Tucker
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience40 Years
Location452 W Bankhead St, New Albany, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Byron Shane Tucker attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235155979
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759283518
  • Enrollment ID: I20080527000526

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Byron Shane Tucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235155979NPI-NPPES
0010261MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 10748 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rush Foundation HospitalMeridian, MSHospital
Anderson Regional Medical CtrMeridian, MSHospital
H C Watkins Memorial Hospital IncQuitman, MSHospital
Choctaw General HospitalButler, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical Foundation Inc9234043712125

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Byron Shane Tucker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedical Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609820539
PECOS PAC ID: 9234043712
Enrollment ID: O20031118000855

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Byron Shane Tucker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Byron Shane Tucker, MD
Po Box 405827,
Atlanta, GA 30384-5827

Ph: () -
Dr Byron Shane Tucker, MD
452 W Bankhead St,
New Albany, MS 38652-3319

Ph: (662) 534-3724

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Otolaryngology Doctors in New Albany, MS


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