Dr Robert Tucker Burks, MD - Medicare Pathology in Lincolnton, NC

Dr Robert Tucker Burks, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Carolinas Pathology Group Pa, Carolinas Pathology Group Pa and his current practice location is 433 Mcalister Rd, Lincolnton, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (980) 212-1204.

Dr Robert Tucker Burks is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 200300946) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1679548226.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Tucker Burks, MD
433 Mcalister Rd,
Lincolnton, NC 28092-4147
(980) 212-1204
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Tucker Burks
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience37 Years
Location433 Mcalister Rd, Lincolnton, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Robert Tucker Burks attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679548226
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/09/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466464698
  • Enrollment ID: I20060706000367

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Tucker Burks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679548226NPI-NPPES
21590OtherSCSC MEDICAL LICENSE #
116966OtherNCNORTH CAROLINA LICENSE #
89063EMMedicaidNC
215902MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 200300946 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthCharlotte, NCHospital
Carolinas Medical Center-pinevilleCharlotte, NCHospital
Atrium Health LincolnLincolnton, NCHospital
Atrium Health University CityCharlotte, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolinas Pathology Group Pa337552998539
Carolinas Pathology Group Pa337552998539

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Robert Tucker Burks allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolinas Pathology Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689628158
PECOS PAC ID: 3375529985
Enrollment ID: O20040625000060

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Robert Tucker Burks is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert Tucker Burks, MD
Po Box 30637,
Charlotte, NC 28230-0637

Ph: (704) 973-5500
Dr Robert Tucker Burks, MD
433 Mcalister Rd,
Lincolnton, NC 28092-4147

Ph: (980) 212-1204

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Pathology Doctors in Lincolnton, NC


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