Quick answers
- Does James C. Tucker Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Tucker Jr. 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 James C. Tucker Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 119 Original Medicare patients and 937 services for James C. Tucker Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James C. Tucker Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1144208224. 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 James C. Tucker Jr., 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 | 119 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 937 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)129 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)27 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)21 services
- Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope (29827)16 services
- X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views (73503)15 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where James C. Tucker Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Tucker Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Health Medical Center North Little RockNorth Little Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040036
- Baptist Health Medical Center- ConwayConway, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040154
- Chi-St Vincent InfirmaryLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040007
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Tucker Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1414 Hwy 71 NAlma, AR 72921 (479) 632‑0321
- 3480 Landers RdNorth Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 978‑2623
- 800 Fair Park BlvdLittle Rock, AR 72204 (501) 500‑3500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Tucker Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fands Physical Therapy, Inc221 clinicians in the group
- Orthoarkansas PA147 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Alma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alma, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fands Physical Therapy, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144208224 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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