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Sonny W. Tucker, MD

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About Dr. Tucker

Based in Durham, NC, Sonny W. Tucker, MD is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Sonny cared for 519 Medicare patients across 652 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes. NPI 1144487562 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1997

Specialty

Vascular Surgery (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

NC licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 2008-00963As reported
CA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. A85121As reported
TX licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. T0964As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1144487562Issued 2008

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Tucker's specialty?

Dr. Tucker is a vascular surgeon in Durham, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Tucker?

Dr. Tucker is listed at 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Tucker?

The number on file is (919) 684-8111. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Tucker's NPI number?

Dr. Tucker's National Provider Identifier is 1144487562. 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

What is Dr. Tucker's medical education?

Dr. Tucker attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Tucker been practicing?

Dr. Tucker has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Tucker known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tucker performs procedures including relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries and complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tucker. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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