Dr Victor E Tuckler, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Jefferson, LA

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Dr Victor E Tuckler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services" physician in Jefferson, Louisiana. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty and his current practice location is 639 Gelpi Ave, Jefferson, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 832-8053.

Dr Victor E Tuckler is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 9945R) 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 1134235989.

Contact Information

Dr Victor E Tuckler, MD
639 Gelpi Ave,
Jefferson, LA 70121-1527
(504) 832-8053
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Victor E Tuckler
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience32 Years
Location639 Gelpi Ave, Jefferson, Louisiana
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 Victor E Tuckler attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134235989
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688615420
  • Enrollment ID: I20080609000191

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Victor E Tuckler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134235989NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207PE0004XEmergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services 9945R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Medical Center New OrleansNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty963845961341

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 Victor E Tuckler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477582526
PECOS PAC ID: 0244136448
Enrollment ID: O20031209000661
Entity NameVan Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649410697
PECOS PAC ID: 4981761590
Enrollment ID: O20090326000385
Entity NameIndependence Emergency Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528384773
PECOS PAC ID: 4284759325
Enrollment ID: O20100914000327
Entity NameLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275984973
PECOS PAC ID: 9638459613
Enrollment ID: O20161208001617

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 Victor E Tuckler 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 Victor E Tuckler, MD
639 Gelpi Ave,
Jefferson, LA 70121-1527

Ph: () -		Dr Victor E Tuckler, MD
639 Gelpi Ave,
Jefferson, LA 70121-1527

Ph: (504) 832-8053

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