Dr Karsten G Tucker, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Kerrville, TX

Dr Karsten G Tucker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Kerrville, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Family Practice Associates, P.a. and his current practice location is 220 Wesley Dr, Kerrville, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (830) 896-4711.

Dr Karsten G Tucker is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L2035) 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 1396852240.

Contact Information

Dr Karsten G Tucker, MD
220 Wesley Dr,
Kerrville, TX 78028-5809
(830) 896-4711
(830) 257-0878

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karsten G Tucker
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience26 Years
Location220 Wesley Dr, Kerrville, Texas
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 Karsten G Tucker attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396852240
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426040817
  • Enrollment ID: I20040402001302

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karsten G Tucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396852240NPI-NPPES
L2035OtherTXPHY LIC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine L2035 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Peterson Regional Medical CenterKerrville, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Family Practice Associates, P.a.61038185966

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 Karsten G Tucker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFamily Practice Associates, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972520302
PECOS PAC ID: 6103818596
Enrollment ID: O20040402001330

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 Karsten G 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 Karsten G Tucker, MD
220 Wesley Dr,
Kerrville, TX 78028-5809

Ph: (830) 896-4711
Dr Karsten G Tucker, MD
220 Wesley Dr,
Kerrville, TX 78028-5809

Ph: (830) 896-4711

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