Joseph W Tucker, MD - Medicare Medical Genetics And Genomics in Farmington, CT

Joseph W Tucker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (m.d.)" physician in Farmington, Connecticut. He went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Genetics And Genomics. He is a member of the group practice Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc, University Of Connecticut Health Center and his current practice location is 11 South Rd, Farmington, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 679-1440.

Joseph W Tucker is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 046663) 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 1316137060.

Contact Information

Joseph W Tucker, MD
11 South Rd,
Farmington, CT 06032-2483
(860) 679-1440
(860) 679-6465

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph W Tucker
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Genetics And Genomics
Experience19 Years
Location11 South Rd, Farmington, Connecticut
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:
  • Joseph W Tucker attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316137060
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/20/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183740897
  • Enrollment ID: I20100929001616

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph W Tucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316137060NPI-NPPES
1316137060MedicaidCT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 046663 (Connecticut)Secondary
207SG0201XMedical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (m.d.) 046663 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc6002720117152
University Of Connecticut Health Center3678472016523

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. Joseph W Tucker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameConnecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669448882
PECOS PAC ID: 6002720117
Enrollment ID: O20031113000468
Entity NameUniversity Of Connecticut Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720083769
PECOS PAC ID: 3678472016
Enrollment ID: O20040106000105

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. Joseph W 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
Joseph W Tucker, MD
263 Farmington Ave, Provider Enrollment,
Farmington, CT 06030-2212

Ph: (860) 679-7503
Joseph W Tucker, MD
11 South Rd,
Farmington, CT 06032-2483

Ph: (860) 679-1440

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