Dr. Joel Tucker
Orthopedic Surgery in Biloxi, Mississippi
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 19+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joel Tucker, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Biloxi, Mississippi. He attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Garden Park Medical Center, Hancock Medical Center, Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Singing River Hospital. Dr. Joel Tucker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (228) 392-9355 to request Dr. Joel Tucker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joel Tucker |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5395860175 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 19 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Joel Tucker attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2005.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1912068677
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Joel Tucker
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joel Tucker has been primarily specialized in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery for over 19 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
| 21487 | Mississippi |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| 21487 | Mississippi |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| TRN9064 | Florida |
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
| ME106815 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Gulfport, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Gulfport, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Biloxi, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Pascagoula, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Practice Locations
1720a Medical Park Dr
Suite 220
Biloxi, MS 39532-2129
Phone: (228) 392-9355
Fax: (228) 392-1781
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, March 22, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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