Quick answers
- Does James R. Tucker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. 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 James R. Tucker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 148 Original Medicare patients and 159 services for James R. Tucker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Tucker's NPI number?
- 1346254943. 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 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 | 148 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 159 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)23 services
- Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01938)19 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)18 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (00300)11 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)11 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Depression34%
- Anxiety34%
Hospitals where James R. Tucker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. 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.
- Flowers HospitalDothan, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010055
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Tucker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 E Watts StEnterprise, AL 36330 (334) 393‑5474
- 4370 W Main StDothan, AL 36305 (334) 794‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Tucker as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Flowers HB Medical Services LLC145 clinicians in the group
- Dothan Anesthesiology Associates PC36 clinicians in the group
- Ambulatory Management LLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Alabama →
Other nurse anesthetists in Enterprise
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Enterprise, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Flowers HB Medical Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346254943 |
| 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