BRUCE A. TUCKER M.D.
NPI 1982648622
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Birmingham, AL
NPI Status: Active since June 15, 2006
Contact Information
832 PRINCETON AVE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35211
Phone: (205) 206-8460
Fax: (205) 206-8380
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 52
- Internal Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About BRUCE TUCKER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Bruce Tucker, an internist established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in infectious disease and more than 52 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1974. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982648622 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RI0200X with license number 00007022 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1982648622
- Provider Name
- BRUCE A. TUCKER M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211
- Location Phone
- (205) 206-8460
- Location Fax
- (205) 206-8380
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 12366 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35202
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 780-7101
- Mailing Fax
- (205) 206-8380
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LM MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 1974
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-15-2006
- Last Update Date
- 12-03-2019
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An internist like Bruce Tucker is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RI0200X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 00007022
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 00007022 (AL) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Saver Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Standardized Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Bronze Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
- UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $2 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510-02566 | OTHER (01) | AL | BCBS OF AL |
| 000002566 | MEDICAID (05) | AL |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Bruce Tucker is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Bruce Tucker is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 1759406770
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20100915000025
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less
Injection of drug or substance into vein
Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg
Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg
Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. When administered into a vein, it's often through an IV. This procedure usually lasts 1 hour or less. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, but it's generally painless.
This service was performed 37 times for 15 patientsThis procedure involves giving anti-cancer drugs, which don't contain hormones, into the muscle or under the skin. These drugs help to stop the growth of cancer cells. The process is usually quick and done by a healthcare professional.
This service was performed 46 times for 39 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 70 times for 33 patientsThis service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
This service was performed 32 times for 29 patientsThis is a procedure where a medical professional inserts a small tube into your vein to deliver medication, nutrients, or fluids directly into your bloodstream. This can be for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis. The process typically takes less than an hour.
This service was performed 259 times for 68 patientsThis procedure involves introducing a medication or substance directly into your vein using a syringe. It's a quick and efficient way to deliver treatment throughout your body. You might feel a small prick when the needle enters. It's generally safe and effective.
This service was performed 23 times for 14 patientsDalbavancin injection is an antibiotic used to treat severe skin infections caused by certain bacteria. The 5mg dosage is administered by healthcare professionals into a vein, usually once a week. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This service was performed 6,100 times for 19 patientsDaptomycin is an antibiotic injection used to treat severe bacterial infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and multiplying. The 1 mg dosage refers to the amount of daptomycin in each injection. It's administered by healthcare professionals.
This service was performed 99,101 times for 17 patientsDenosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
This service was performed 2,580 times for 37 patientsErtapenem sodium is a potent antibiotic administered via injection to treat a variety of serious bacterial infections. The 500 mg dosage helps your body fight off these bacteria effectively. It's given by a healthcare professional, often in a hospital setting.
This service was performed 182 times for 19 patientsThis procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
This service was performed 116 times for 58 patientsThis is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $30.57 for a new patient copayment and $23.43 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 35211 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $122.31
- Minimum New Patient Price $52.65
- Maximum New Patient Price $161.63
- Average New Patient Copayment $30.57
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.4
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $93.72
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.56
- Maximum Established Patient Price $131.65
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.43
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.14
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.91
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care and Preventative Care Management for Empaneled Patients | Yes | N/A |
| Proactively manage chronic and preventive care for empaneled patients that could include one or more of the following: • Provide patients annually with an opportunity for development and/or adjustment of an individualized plan of care as appropriate to age and health status, including health risk appraisal; gender, age and condition-specific preventive care services; and plan of care for chronic conditions; • Use condition-specific pathways for care of chronic conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, depression, asthma and heart failure) with evidence-based protocols to guide treatment to target; such as a CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program; • Use pre-visit planning to optimize preventive care and team management of patients with chronic conditions; • Use panel support tools (registry functionality) to identify services due; • Use predictive analytical models to predict risk, onset and progression of chronic diseases; or • Use reminders and outreach (e.g., phone calls, emails, postcards, patient portals and community health workers where available) to alert and educate patients about services due; and/or routine medication reconciliation. | ||
| e-Prescribing | 96% | 217 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Implementation of medication management practice improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews. | ||
| Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes | N/A |
| Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 97% | 112 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 85% | 404 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 71% | 404 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 0% | 404 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols | Yes | N/A |
| Use decision support and standardized treatment protocols to manage workflow in the team to meet patient needs. | ||
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 4 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 4 + 24 = 68 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 68 = 2 | 2 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1982648622 is valid because the calculated check digit 2 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1356302806 | NANCY L ZUMSTEIN M.D. Individual | Pediatrics | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8480 |
| 1700827433 | TIMOTHY W. ELLER M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8475 |
| 1326084633 | WILLIAM T. MCCUTCHEN M.D. Individual | Urology | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8468 |
| 1770511198 | ELIZABETH J. VAN BLOMMESTEYN STAHL M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism) | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8475 |
| 1376563585 | SCOTT W. LECROY M.D. Individual | Ophthalmology | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8473 |
| 1528088440 | ELIZABETH SAHLIE M.D. Individual | Pediatrics | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8480 |
| 1982628947 | RIAN L. MONTGOMERY M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8475 |
| 1457365785 | OSAMA S. EISA M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8461 |
| 1932119419 | JOHN H. DUMAS II M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8450 |
| 1750499844 | WILLIAM E. KIRBY III M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8475 |
| 1003925207 | WILLIE D. ASKEW M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8461 |
| 1861594475 | ELLOUISE M. COTTON M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8460 |
| 1730271701 | DR. RONALD DAVID MEDLOCK OD Individual | Optometrist | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8320 |
| 1811089808 | DRS SIMON & MEDLOCK PRTNR Organization | Optometrist | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 780-7053 |
| 1194818641 | HAROLD F. THOMAS M.D. Individual | Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 503-4281 |
| 1710073820 | CHARLES G. FAGAN M.D. Individual | Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 503-4281 |
| 1427119700 | ANTHONY A CHESTANG JR. MD Individual | Family Medicine (Adult Medicine) | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8461 |
| 1083766604 | RAMY J. TOMA MD Individual | Internal Medicine | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 206-8475 |
| 1003144734 | QUALITY EYEWEAR LLC Organization | Eyewear Supplier | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 397-2287 |
| 1356621650 | SWC PHARMACY LLC Organization | Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy) | 832 PRINCETON AVE SW BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (205) 397-4900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982648622, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on June 15, 2006
The provider is located at 832 Princeton Ave Sw Birmingham, Al 35211 and the phone number is (205) 206-8460
The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0200X with a focus in Infectious Disease
The provider has more than 52 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1974.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $122.31 with an average copayment of $30.57 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $93.72 and an average copayment of 23.43. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes, Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, Injection of drug or substance into vein, Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg, Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg, Injection, denosumab, 1 mg, Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg, Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes.
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