Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tucker, Internist in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Douglas Tucker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Gatos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tucker graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth Of Dominica, West Indies and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tucker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tucker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tucker’s office.
Where did Dr. Tucker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Internal Medicine | Kaiser Permanente
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University School Of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth Of Dominica, West Indies | Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica
Is Dr. Tucker board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Tucker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tucker speak?
Dr. Tucker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tucker treat?
As a Internist, 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tucker perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Douglas Tucker may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tucker accept in Los Gatos, CA?
Dr. Tucker in Los Gatos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Presbyterian Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Tucker's office located?
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 1619057593.
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. Douglas Tucker's specialty?
Dr. Tucker is a Internist near Los Gatos, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Tucker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Douglas Tucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tucker is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Douglas Tucker accepting new patients in Los Gatos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Tucker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Tucker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Tucker?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Tucker have?
Dr. Douglas Tucker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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