Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bruce Tucker, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1982648622
- Accepts Medicare
- 52 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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832 Princeton Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 352111323
(205) 206-8460
fax (205) 206-8380 - Mailing address
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Po Box 12366
Birmingham, AL 352022366
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 3, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1974 — 52 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #00007022
- Medicaid
- AL #000002566
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982648622. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
60,224
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$122,522
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0878 |
Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg | 54,500 | 12 | $0 | |
J0875 |
Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg | 3,400 | 11 | $15 | |
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,740 | 27 | $23 | |
96365 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 229 | 59 | $52 | |
J1335 |
Injection, ertapenem sodium, 500 mg | 128 | 20 | $13 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 91 | 48 | $5 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 51 | 23 | $110 | |
96401 |
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | 29 | 27 | $60 | |
96413 |
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | 25 | 11 | $107 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 17 | 17 | $190 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,396. This provider delivers 43× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$192
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $63.73 | |
| ViiV Healthcare Company | 3 | $61.56 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 2 | $35.27 | |
| Insmed, Inc. | 1 | $31.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
391
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$800,080
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 93 | 11 | $399,899 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 58 | 17 | $2,010 |
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 35 | 0 | $8,128 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 26 | 0 | $255 |
| Triumeq (Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $95,580 |
| Tivicay (Dolutegravir Sodium) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $45,966 |
| Ertapenem (Ertapenem Sodium) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $9,300 |
| Lamivudine Hbv (Lamivudine) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $3,854 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 17 | 0 | $1,304 |
| Ritonavir | Generic | 16 | 0 | $4,160 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bruce Tucker's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Tucker practices Infectious Disease Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Bruce Tucker practice?
Dr. Bruce Tucker practices at 832 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 352111323. Office phone: 2052068460.
What is Dr. Bruce Tucker's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Tucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982648622, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Tucker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Tucker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Tucker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, daptomycin, 1 mg (HCPCS J0878); Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg (HCPCS J0875); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.