Dr James C Tucker Jr, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Dr James C Tucker Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthoarkansas, Pa and his current practice location is 600 S Mckinley St, Suite 102, Little Rock, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 666-2824.

Dr James C Tucker Jr is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C-7983) 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 1144208224.

Contact Information

Dr James C Tucker Jr, MD
600 S Mckinley St, Suite 102,
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 666-2824
(501) 666-9653



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James C Tucker Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location600 S Mckinley St, Little Rock, Arkansas
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 James C Tucker Jr attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144208224
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/06/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052327269
  • Enrollment ID: I20100914000866

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James C Tucker Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144208224NPI-NPPES
130744001MedicaidAR
5B365C207OtherARMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine C-7983 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chi-st Vincent InfirmaryLittle rock, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthoarkansas, Pa1456256031110

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Entity NameOrthoarkansas, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952336869
PECOS PAC ID: 1456256031
Enrollment ID: O20031205000490

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James C Tucker Jr, MD
800 Fair Park Blvd,
Little Rock, AR 72204-1720

Ph: (501) 666-2824
Dr James C Tucker Jr, MD
600 S Mckinley St, Suite 102,
Little Rock, AR 72205

Ph: (501) 666-2824

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Dr. Ashley Sloan Ross, M.D.
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Dr. Kirk Allen Reynolds, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-663-3647    Fax: 501-666-9652
Michael M Hussey, MD
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Practice Location: 800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72204
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Dr. Ethan J Schock, M.D.
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Dr. Sean Michael Morell, M.D.
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