Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in LaPlace, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Llc, Riverside Medical Center, Lallie Kemp Medical Center, River Parishes Hospital. Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St. John Emergency Group Llc. Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker at 500 Rue de Sante to request Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 500 Rue de Sante
LaPlace, LA 70068-5418
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Spencer Paul Tucker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0840365946
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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Surgical Oncology (primary specialty)
  • Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
  • Emergency Medicine

Experience

  • Over 22 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Spencer Paul Tucker attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1427277888
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, April 4, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He does not 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Spencer Paul Tucker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 22 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Student, Health Care / Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
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    Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
    An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • St. John Emergency Group Llc


Practice Locations

500 Rue de Sante
LaPlace, LA 70068-5418
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, February 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, April 4, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Spencer Paul Tucker [NPI: 1427277888]General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery (Proctology), Emergency Medicine

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