John Tucker, PA
NPI 1669453882 · Medical Physician Assistant · Hayesville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Tucker, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Hayesville, NC (NPI 1669453882).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669453882
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102348 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
229 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 48 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 38 | $101 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 29 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 22 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $72 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 298 | 40 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 293 | 35 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 210 | 48 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 170 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 158 | 38 |
| Lisinopril | 155 | 45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$846 across 48 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2013-05-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Tucker's NPI number?
- John Tucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669453882, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Tucker's specialty?
- John Tucker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Tucker located?
- John Tucker's practice location on file with NPPES is 241 Church St, Hayesville, NC 28904-9688.
- What is John Tucker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Tucker is (828) 389-6383.
- Does John Tucker accept Medicare?
- John Tucker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Tucker's NPI active?
- Yes — John Tucker's NPI (1669453882) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.