Quick answers
- Does Charles L. Tucker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles L. Tucker accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles L. Tucker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,018 Original Medicare patients and 59,897 services for Charles L. Tucker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles L. Tucker's NPI number?
- 1033189501. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles L. Tucker, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,018 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 59,897 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)53,520 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)2,074 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,162 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)977 services
- Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (J2778)576 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles L. Tucker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4101 Campus Ridge Rd, Suite 100Matthews, NC 28105 (704) 238‑9900
- 561 Cox RdGastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864‑7722
- 724 Arden Ln, Suite 220Rock Hill, SC 29732 (803) 323‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles L. Tucker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Retina Institute of the Carolinas3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Matthews
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Matthews, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Retina Institute of the Carolinas
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033189501 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians