Dr David N Tucker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Paducah, KY

Dr David N Tucker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Paducah, Kentucky. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc and his current practice location is 1748 Broadway St, Paducah, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 443-9955.

Dr David N Tucker is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 937DT) 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 1194790352.

Contact Information

Dr David N Tucker, OD
1748 Broadway St,
Paducah, KY 42001-2706
(270) 443-9955
(270) 442-1469



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr David N Tucker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location1748 Broadway St, Paducah, Kentucky
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 David N Tucker attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194790352
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719019629
  • Enrollment ID: I20100712000718

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David N Tucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194790352NPI-NPPES
5789371OtherKYAETNA
000000050469OtherKYBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
Y54702OtherKYBLUEGRASS FAMILY HEALTH
390982OtherKYHEALTHLINK
77009371MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 937DT (Kentucky)Primary
174400000XSpecialist 937DT (Kentucky)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Clarkson Optometry Midwest Inc074950416583

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Provider NameClarkson Optometry Midwest Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073917597
PECOS PAC ID: 0749504165
Enrollment ID: O20160526000461

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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. Dr David N Tucker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David N Tucker, OD
Po Box 7009,
Paducah, KY 42002-7009

Ph: (270) 443-9955
Dr David N Tucker, OD
1748 Broadway St,
Paducah, KY 42001-2706

Ph: (270) 443-9955

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