Dr. Byron S Tucker
Otolaryngology in Columbus, Mississippi
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 40+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Byron S Tucker, MD, is an Otolaryngology specialist in Columbus, Mississippi. He attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County, North Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Byron S Tucker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc. Dr. Byron S Tucker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (662) 244-2960 to request Dr. Byron S Tucker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Byron S Tucker |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1759283518 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Otolaryngology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 40 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Byron S Tucker attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1984.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1235155979
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 14, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Byron S Tucker
Medical Licenses
Dr. Byron S Tucker has been primarily specialized in Otolaryngology for over 40 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Otolaryngology
click for detail Otolaryngology An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
| 10748 | Mississippi |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| New Albany, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Tupelo, Mississippi | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc
| Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc | 233 |
Practice Locations
2600 5th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705-2006
Phone: (662) 244-2960
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
255 Baptist Blvd
Columbus, MS 39705-2006
Phone: (662) 240-1412
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, November 10, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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