Physician Profile
James Tucker, M.D. PH.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tucker
James Tucker, M.D. PH.D. practices ophthalmology in Spokane, WA. James is a 2014 graduate of University of Utah School of Medicine. James is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows James provided 2,791 services to 2,411 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (801) 574-4463
- Email not available
Practice Locations
101 W 8TH AVE
Spokane, WA 99204
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,791 services · 2,411 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
232 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
85 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
62 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
20 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
730 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
286 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
260 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
251 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
237 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
163 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Spokane 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Utah School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2014 at University of Utah School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James Tucker specialize in?
James Tucker is an ophthalmology in Spokane, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is James Tucker located?
James Tucker is listed at 101 W 8Th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James Tucker's phone number?
The number on file is (801) 574-4463. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James Tucker?
James Tucker's National Provider Identifier is 1134548209. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did James Tucker train?
James Tucker attended University of Utah School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James Tucker have?
James Tucker has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James Tucker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James Tucker performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James Tucker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James Tucker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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