Douglas Tucker, M.D.
NPI 1043574445 · Anesthesiology Physician · Starkville, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Tucker, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Starkville, MS (NPI 1043574445).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043574445
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23632 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,312 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 350 | $114 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 244 | $118 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Single Facet Joint64635 | 230 | $254 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 228 | $90 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 227 | $67 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Facet Joint |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 107 | 34 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 62 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 27 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,277 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 970 Lakeland Dr Ste 45Jackson, MS 39216-4640Phone: (601) 200-4690Fax: (601) 200-4698
- 2500 N State StDepartment of AnesthesiologyJackson, MS 39216-4500Phone: (601) 984-5914Fax: (601) 984-5915
- 400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 39759-2163Phone: (662) 323-4230Fax: (662) 615-2554
- 6800 W Layton AveGreenfield, WI 53220-3819Phone: (225) 907-8386
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-29
- Last updated
- 2025-10-23
- Certified
- 2025-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Tucker's NPI number?
- Douglas Tucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043574445, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Tucker's specialty?
- Douglas Tucker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Tucker located?
- Douglas Tucker's practice location on file with NPPES is 107 Doctors Park, Starkville, MS 39759-2174.
- What is Douglas Tucker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Tucker is (662) 615-3751.
- Does Douglas Tucker accept Medicare?
- Douglas Tucker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Tucker's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Tucker's NPI (1043574445) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.