Quick answers
- Does Gale T. Tuper Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gale T. Tuper 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 Gale T. Tuper Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 823 Original Medicare patients and 1,882 services for Gale T. Tuper Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gale T. Tuper Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1598834426. 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 Gale T. Tuper 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 | 823 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,882 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)448 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)400 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)191 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)179 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)156 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Gale T. Tuper Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gale T. Tuper 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.
- HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin HospitalFort Walton Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100223
- HCA Florida Twin Cities HospitalNiceville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100054
- North Okaloosa Medical CenterCrestview, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100122
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald CoastMiramar Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100292
Practice locations
Addresses where Gale T. Tuper Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 310 Racetrack Rd NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 889‑4550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gale T. Tuper Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Florida Surgeons, PA342 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Fort Walton Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Walton Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Florida Surgeons, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598834426 |
| 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