Dr. Byron Collin Tucker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 47+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Byron Collin Tucker, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1977, having over 47 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Byron Collin Tucker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Bexar County Board Of Trustees For Mental Health & Mental Retardation. Dr. Byron Collin Tucker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Byron Collin Tucker at 3031 Ih 10 to request Dr. Byron Collin Tucker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3031 Ih 10
San Antonio, TX 78201


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Byron Collin Tucker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8527088723
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

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 47 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Byron Collin Tucker attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1977.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1629011036
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Byron Collin Tucker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Byron Collin Tucker has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 47 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.


Medical Group Practice

  • Bexar County Board Of Trustees For Mental Health & Mental Retardation


Practice Locations

3031 Ih 10
San Antonio, TX 78201
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 Tuesday, September 30, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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