Dr Joshua B Tucker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Ferrum, VA

Dr Joshua B Tucker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Ferrum, Virginia. He graduated from nursing school in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Tri Area Community Health and his current practice location is 180 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 365-4469.

Dr Joshua B Tucker is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0024178347) 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 1760030795.

Contact Information

Dr Joshua B Tucker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
180 Ferrum Mountain Rd,
Ferrum, VA 24088-2939
(540) 365-4469
(540) 365-4272

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Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joshua B Tucker
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience5 Years
Location180 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, Virginia
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 Joshua B Tucker graduated from nursing school in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760030795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/03/2019
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254765811
  • Enrollment ID: I20200107002821

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joshua B Tucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760030795NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 0024178347 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carilion Franklin Memorial HospitalRocky mount, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tri Area Community Health620474829629

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 Joshua B Tucker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTri Area Community Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346227584
PECOS PAC ID: 6204748296
Enrollment ID: O20040122000969
Entity NameMartinsville Urgent Care Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134275522
PECOS PAC ID: 9436254133
Enrollment ID: O20070502000638

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 Joshua B Tucker 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 Joshua B Tucker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Po Box 9,
Laurel Fork, VA 24352-0009

Ph: (276) 398-1200
Dr Joshua B Tucker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
180 Ferrum Mountain Rd,
Ferrum, VA 24088-2939

Ph: (540) 365-4469

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in Ferrum, VA

Emily Kaye Blalock, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 180 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA 24088
Phone: 540-365-4469    

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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