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- 4000 Medical Center Dr, Suite 207, Fayetteville, NY 13066
About Dr. Tucker
Based in Fayetteville, NY, William M. Tucker, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. William graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1980. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 1,309 Medicare patients across 2,905 services. The services billed most often include closure of tear duct opening using plug, microfluid analysis of tears, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1730273806 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (315) 637-1010
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
4000 MEDICAL CENTER DR SUITE 207
Fayetteville, NY 13066
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
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
2,905 services · 1,309 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
680 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | Procedure | 65205 |
144 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection | Procedure | 68040 |
137 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
202 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
169 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
652 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
436 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Tucker specialize in?
Dr. Tucker is an eye doctor in Fayetteville, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Tucker located?
Dr. Tucker is listed at 4000 Medical Center Dr Suite 207, Fayetteville, NY 13066. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tucker's phone number?
The number on file is (315) 637-1010. 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 1730273806. 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 Dr. Tucker go to medical school?
Dr. Tucker attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Tucker been practicing?
Dr. Tucker has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Tucker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tucker performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of foreign body from external eye and removal of scars of eyelid lining due to infection; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Tucker confirmed this information?
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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