Quick answers
- Does Joseph W. Tucker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph W. 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 Joseph W. Tucker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 42 Original Medicare patients and 51 services for Joseph W. Tucker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph W. Tucker's NPI number?
- 1316137060. 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 Joseph W. 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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 51 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Anxiety45%
- Arthritis38%
- Depression36%
- Asthma31%
Hospitals where Joseph W. Tucker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph W. 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.
- John Dempsey Hospital of the University of ConnectFarmington, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070036
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph W. Tucker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 263 Farmington AveFarmington, CT 06030 (860) 679‑3692
- 282 Washington StHartford, CT 06106 (860) 545‑9000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph W. Tucker as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Connecticut Health Center639 clinicians in the group
- Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc137 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 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) | 1316137060 |
| 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