Quick answers
- Does Lynn R. Tucker accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Lynn R. Tucker may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lynn R. Tucker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 498 Original Medicare patients and 870 services for Lynn R. Tucker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lynn R. Tucker's NPI number?
- 1245398510. 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 Lynn R. 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 | 498 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 870 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)302 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)142 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)111 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)56 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)52 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure60%
- Arthritis40%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Diabetes19%
- Ischemic heart disease14%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lynn R. Tucker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2020 Jackson Blvd, Suite 1Rapid City, SD 57702
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Rapid City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rapid City, SD — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245398510 |
| 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