Joseph Clay Tucker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bowling Green, KY

Joseph Clay Tucker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Breiwa, Ware And Jeskie Psc and his current practice location is 335 New Towne Rd, Bowling Green, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 842-0383.

Joseph Clay Tucker is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 0940DT) 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 1679534457.

Contact Information

Joseph Clay Tucker, OD
335 New Towne Rd,
Bowling Green, KY 42103-7966
(270) 842-0383
(270) 842-0485



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph Clay Tucker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location335 New Towne Rd, Bowling Green, 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:
  • Joseph Clay Tucker graduated from medical school in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679534457
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/07/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880615137
  • Enrollment ID: I20051214000330

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Clay Tucker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679534457NPI-NPPES
77009405MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0940DT (Kentucky)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Breiwa, Ware And Jeskie Psc75179867225

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameBreiwa, Ware & Jeskie Psc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841331691
PECOS PAC ID: 7517986722
Enrollment ID: O20051117000034

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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. Joseph Clay 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
Joseph Clay Tucker, OD
335 New Towne Rd,
Bowling Green, KY 42103-7966

Ph: (270) 842-0383
Joseph Clay Tucker, OD
335 New Towne Rd,
Bowling Green, KY 42103-7966

Ph: (270) 842-0383

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Optometrist in Bowling Green, KY

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Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 952 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-781-2220    Fax: 270-781-2155
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Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2608 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Phone: 270-782-2025    
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1256 Campbell Ln, Suite 106, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Phone: 270-796-6021    Fax: 270-796-6072
Allison J Kerr, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1256 Campbell Ln, #106, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Phone: 270-796-6021    
Joe C. Tucker, O.d., P.c.s
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1220 Ashley Cir, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Phone: 270-843-3904    Fax: 270-781-4015
Dr. Russell King Heltsley Iii, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2425 Scottsville Rd, Suite #114, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Phone: 270-846-2500    Fax: 270-846-0608
Barrett Simpson, O.d. Llc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3200 Ken Bale Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Phone: 270-793-0958    Fax: 270-781-7933

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