Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker
General Surgery in Hammond, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Hammond, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lallie Kemp Medical Center, River Parishes Hospital, Riverside Medical Center. Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Correct Care, Inc., St. John Emergency Group Llc. Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (225) 294-0532 to request Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Spencer Paul Tucker |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0840365946 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
- Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
Experience
- Over 22 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. Spencer Paul Tucker attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1427277888
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, April 4, 2014
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 not 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. Spencer Paul Tucker
Medical Licenses
Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 22 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 202239 | Louisiana |
- Student, Health Care / Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
click for detail Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
| 202239 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Independence, Louisiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - State |
| LaPlace, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Franklinton, Louisiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Correct Care, Inc. | 45 |
- St. John Emergency Group Llc
| St. John Emergency Group Llc | 4 |
Practice Locations
12163 E Adams Rd
Hammond, LA 70403-2103
Phone: (225) 294-0532
Fax: (225) 294-0532
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, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, April 4, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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