Dr James Murray Tuck Jr, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Pell City, AL

Dr James Murray Tuck Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Pell City, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice American Family Care, Inc. and his current practice location is 4010 Masters Rd, Pell City, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 884-1111.

Dr James Murray Tuck Jr is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 10277) 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 1871687541.

Contact Information

Dr James Murray Tuck Jr, MD
4010 Masters Rd,
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-1111
(205) 884-1114

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Murray Tuck Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience44 Years
Location4010 Masters Rd, Pell City, Alabama
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 James Murray Tuck Jr graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871687541
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325220064
  • Enrollment ID: I20110316000824

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Murray Tuck Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871687541NPI-NPPES
000076443MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 10277 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakeside Hospice IncPell city, ALHospice
St Vincent's St ClairPell city, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
American Family Care, Inc.9739087818179

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 James Murray Tuck Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmerican Family Care, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669429080
PECOS PAC ID: 9739087818
Enrollment ID: O20031229000157

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 James Murray Tuck Jr 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 James Murray Tuck Jr, MD
4010 Masters Rd,
Pell City, AL 35128

Ph: (205) 884-1111
Dr James Murray Tuck Jr, MD
4010 Masters Rd,
Pell City, AL 35128

Ph: (205) 884-1111

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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