Dr. Burton S Tucker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 58+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Burton S Tucker, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Summit, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1966, having over 58 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Jfk Medical Ctr - Anthony M. Yelencsics Community, Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Burton S Tucker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (973) 377-2400 to request Dr. Burton S Tucker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 11 Overlook Rd
Suite 100
Summit, NJ 07901-3577

Phone 1: (973) 377-2400

Fax: (973) 377-4117
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Burton S Tucker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1557357829
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

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 58 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. Burton S Tucker attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 1966.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1932191665
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 18, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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. Burton S Tucker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Burton S Tucker has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 58 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals


Practice Locations

11 Overlook Rd
Suite 100
Summit, NJ 07901-3577

Phone: (973) 377-2400
Fax: (973) 377-4117
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 Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, January 29, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Burton S Tucker [NPI: 1932191665]Nephrology, Internal Medicine

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