Kenneth D Tuck, MD in Roanoke, VA - Ophthalmology

Kenneth D Tuck, MD is a Ophthalmology physician based in Roanoke, Virginia. Kenneth D Tuck is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101013638) and his current practice location is 3320 Franklin Rd Sw, Roanoke, Virginia. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 855-5100.

NPI number for Kenneth D Tuck is 1730184805 and his current mailing address is Po Box 1789, Roanoke, Virginia. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1730184805.

Contact Information

	Kenneth D Tuck, MD
	3320 Franklin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24014-1310
	(540) 855-5100
	Not Available

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Kenneth D Tuck
Gender	Male
Speciality	Ophthalmology
Location	3320 Franklin Rd Sw, Roanoke, Virginia
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Does not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1730184805
Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2005
Last Update Date: 11/19/2009

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth D Tuck such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1730184805	NPI	-	NPPES
006307248	Medicaid	VA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207W00000X	Ophthalmology	0101013638 (Virginia)	Primary

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. Kenneth D Tuck is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Kenneth D Tuck, MD Po Box 1789, Roanoke, VA 24008-1789 Ph: (540) 855-5100	Kenneth D Tuck, MD 3320 Franklin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24014-1310 Ph: (540) 855-5100

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Roanoke, VA

Dr. William Mckinley Thompson, MD Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1960 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: 540-772-7171 Fax: 540-774-8299
Scott Andrew Strelow, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 3320 Franklin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24014 Phone: 540-344-4000
Karli Spetzler Griffeth, Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016 Phone: 540-855-5100
Dr. Tad Douglas Schoedel, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016 Phone: 540-855-5100 Fax: 540-343-5996
Dr. Nicholas Adam Ramey, MD Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 707 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016 Phone: 540-344-4000 Fax: 540-343-5996
Timothy R Byrnes, MD Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 5296 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019 Phone: 540-855-5100
Anna Mackin, M.D. Ophthalmology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1819 Electric Rd Ste 1b, Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: 540-855-5120 Fax: 540-342-4373

Kenneth D Tuck, MD - Ophthalmology in Roanoke, VA