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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tucker, Interventional Cardiologist in Dripping Springs, TX?
Dr. Paul Tucker, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Dripping Springs, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tucker graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Tucker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tucker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tucker’s office at (512) 623-5300.
Where did Dr. Tucker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tucker speak?
Dr. Tucker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tucker treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Tucker diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tucker. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
- Atherosclerosis in grafts
- Silent coronary artery disease in grafts
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Tucker perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Tucker may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tucker's office.
Does Dr. Tucker accept my insurance?
Dr. Tucker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 623-5300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tucker accept in Dripping Springs, TX?
Dr. Tucker in Dripping Springs, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Texas Independence Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tucker's office located?
Dr. Paul Tucker's Primary Practice
13830 Sawyer Ranch Rd Ste 203
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 623-5300
What is Dr. Tucker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tucker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134104847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tucker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tucker
What is Dr. Paul Tucker's specialty?
Dr. Tucker is a Interventional Cardiologist near Dripping Springs, TX. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Tucker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Tucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tucker is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Paul Tucker accepting new patients in Dripping Springs, TX?
Yes, Dr. Paul Tucker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Tucker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (512) 623-5300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Tucker?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (512) 623-5300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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