Dr Ronald Gene Tucker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Largo, FL

Dr Ronald Gene Tucker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Largo, Florida. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Optimal Eyecare, Llc and his current practice location is 800 E Bay Dr, Suite G, Largo, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 584-1893.

Dr Ronald Gene Tucker is licensed to practice in Florida (license number OPC2133) 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 1033158241.

Contact Information

Dr Ronald Gene Tucker, OD
800 E Bay Dr, Suite G,
Largo, FL 33770-2532
(727) 584-1893
(727) 584-1973

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ronald Gene Tucker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience39 Years
Location800 E Bay Dr, Largo, Florida
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 Ronald Gene Tucker attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033158241
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355442401
  • Enrollment ID: I20070806000664

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ronald Gene Tucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033158241NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPC2133 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optimal Eyecare, Llc31739186794

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 Ronald Gene Tucker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameRonald Tucker Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972630739
PECOS PAC ID: 6002907037
Enrollment ID: O20070806000692
Provider NameOptimal Eyecare, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396498184
PECOS PAC ID: 3173918679
Enrollment ID: O20220321000519

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 Ronald Gene 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 Ronald Gene Tucker, OD
800 E Bay Dr, Ste G,
Largo, FL 33770-2553

Ph: (727) 584-1893
Dr Ronald Gene Tucker, OD
800 E Bay Dr, Suite G,
Largo, FL 33770-2532

Ph: (727) 584-1893

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