Quick answers
- Does Nikura Tucker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikura 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 Nikura Tucker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 615 services for Nikura Tucker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nikura Tucker's NPI number?
- 1194343814. 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 Nikura 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 615 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)146 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)63 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)56 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (87880)32 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Nikura Tucker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nikura Tucker 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.
- CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190041
Practice locations
Addresses where Nikura Tucker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1110 E Saint Peter StNew Iberia, LA 70560 (337) 364‑1166
- 160 San Antonio AveMany, LA 71449 (318) 353‑3412
- 1800 Buckner St, Suite A120Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 429‑2443
- 5314 Airline DrBossier City, LA 71111 (318) 678‑5272
- 8021 E Texas StBossier City, LA 71111 (225) 706‑3033
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nikura Tucker as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hulin Urgent Care Services LLC138 clinicians in the group
- Coastal Urgent Care, LLC55 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in New Iberia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Iberia, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hulin Urgent Care Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194343814 |
| 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