Dr Michael A Tucker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Pocatello, ID

Dr Michael A Tucker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pocatello, Idaho. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Alameda Vision Inc. and his current practice location is 1155 Pocatello Creek Rd, Pocatello, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 233-2020.

Dr Michael A Tucker is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number OPD - 100304) 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 1902210107.

Contact Information

Dr Michael A Tucker, OD
1155 Pocatello Creek Rd,
Pocatello, ID 83201-2949
(208) 233-2020
(208) 233-2021

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael A Tucker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience10 Years
Location1155 Pocatello Creek Rd, Pocatello, Idaho
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 Michael A Tucker attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902210107
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2014
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961627096
  • Enrollment ID: I20140703002092

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael A Tucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902210107NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPD - 100304 (Idaho)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alameda Vision Inc.66089953033

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 Michael A Tucker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAlameda Vision Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114901535
PECOS PAC ID: 6608995303
Enrollment ID: O20120313000639

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 Michael A 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 Michael A Tucker, OD
1155 Pocatello Creek Rd,
Pocatello, ID 83201-2949

Ph: (208) 233-2020
Dr Michael A Tucker, OD
1155 Pocatello Creek Rd,
Pocatello, ID 83201-2949

Ph: (208) 233-2020

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