Kimberly Karin Tucker, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Oro Valley, AZ

Kimberly Karin Tucker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Oro Valley, Arizona. She went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Banner -- University Medical Group and her current practice location is 1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 337, Oro Valley, Arizona. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 901-6380.

Kimberly Karin Tucker is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 80868) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1295906790.

Contact Information

Kimberly Karin Tucker, MD
1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 337,
Oro Valley, AZ 85755-6223
(520) 901-6380
(520) 901-6381



Physician's Profile

Full NameKimberly Karin Tucker
GenderFemale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 337, Oro Valley, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kimberly Karin Tucker attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295906790
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/12/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800961665
  • Enrollment ID: I20090908000521

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kimberly Karin Tucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295906790NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 80868 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson CampusTucson, AZHospital
Banner-university Medical Center South CampusTucson, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Banner -- University Medical Group7719899871819

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Entity NameBanner -- University Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508809427
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899871
Enrollment ID: O20031105000694

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Entity NameNorthwest Allied Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003833179
PECOS PAC ID: 7618972514
Enrollment ID: O20060928000110

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Entity NameNorthwest Cardiology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154642056
PECOS PAC ID: 6608991526
Enrollment ID: O20100916000024

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kimberly Karin Tucker, MD
1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 337,
Oro Valley, AZ 85755-6223

Ph: (520) 901-6380
Kimberly Karin Tucker, MD
1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 337,
Oro Valley, AZ 85755-6223

Ph: (520) 901-6380

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