Walter Rucker, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Cleveland, TN

Walter Rucker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Cleveland, Tennessee. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice At Home Primary Care Inc, Comprehensive Wellness Center Llc and his current practice location is 2535 Georgetown Rd Nw, Cleveland, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 389-8000.

Walter Rucker is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 28924) 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 1386644094.

Contact Information

Walter Rucker, MD
2535 Georgetown Rd Nw,
Cleveland, TN 37311-3534
(423) 389-8000
(615) 216-8538



Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter Rucker
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location2535 Georgetown Rd Nw, Cleveland, Tennessee
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:
  • Walter Rucker attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386644094
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/04/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163511742
  • Enrollment ID: I20071204000841

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Rucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386644094NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 28924 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Guardian Home Care, LlcChattanooga, TNHome health agency
Amedisys Home Health ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNHome health agency
Tennova Home Health - ClevelandCleveland, TNHome health agency
Adoration Home Health And Hospice Care East TnCleveland, TNHome health agency
Tennessee Home HealthChattanooga, TNHome health agency
Caris HealthcareKnoxville, TNHospice
Home Health Care Of East Tennessee Inc And HospiceCleveland, TNHospice
Caris HealthcareChattanooga, TNHospice
Morristown Hamblen Hospital AssociationMorristown, TNHospital
Tennova Health Care-clevelandCleveland, TNHospital
Starr Regional Medical Center AthensAthens, TNHospital
Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
At Home Primary Care Inc832523695310
Comprehensive Wellness Center Llc91333870124

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAt Home Primary Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891096061
PECOS PAC ID: 8325236953
Enrollment ID: O20101227000577

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Entity NameComprehensive Wellness Center Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568733863
PECOS PAC ID: 9133387012
Enrollment ID: O20120223000333

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Walter Rucker, MD
2535 Georgetown Rd Nw,
Cleveland, TN 37311-3534

Ph: (423) 389-8000
Walter Rucker, MD
2535 Georgetown Rd Nw,
Cleveland, TN 37311-3534

Ph: (423) 389-8000

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Dr. Aaron Doss Samuel,
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Michael L Noble, MD
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Dr. Paul Grayson Smith Jr., D.O.
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