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Dr. Joshua Tucker, DO
Pascagoula, MS
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tucker, Physiatrist in Pascagoula, MS?
Dr. Joshua Tucker, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Pascagoula, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tucker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tucker’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tucker’s office at (228) 938-0700.
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 Physiatrist, 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:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Mid-Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbosacral Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
- Thoracic Spondylosis
- Mid-Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Thoracic Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47897: Other spondylosis, lumbosacral region
- M47892: Other spondylosis, cervical region
- M47894: Other spondylosis, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Chronic pain after medical procedure
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic post-operative pain
- Long-term pain after surgery
- Persistent post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8928: Other chronic postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Left Hip Bursitis
- Right Trochanteric Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Left Trochanteric Bursitis
- Inflamed left hip bursa
- Left hip joint inflammation
- Right Hip Bursitis
- Inflamed Right Hip Bursa
- Right Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7062: Trochanteric bursitis, left hip
- M7061: Trochanteric bursitis, right hip
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Clotting Test
- Blood
- Coagulation Disorder
- Blood Clotting Problem
- Abnormal PT/INR
ICD-10 Codes:
- R791: Abnormal coagulation profile
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Mid-Back Disc Disorder with Pinched Nerve
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Thoracic Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
- Mid-Back Disc Disease with Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5114: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, thoracic region
Which procedures does Dr. Tucker perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joshua Tucker may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
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 (228) 938-0700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tucker accept in Pascagoula, MS?
Dr. Tucker in Pascagoula, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tucker's office located?
Dr. Joshua Tucker's Primary Practice
4105 Hospital St Ste 112B
Pascagoula, MS 39581
(228) 938-0700
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 1740500958.
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. Joshua Tucker's specialty?
Dr. Tucker is a Physiatrist near Pascagoula, MS. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Tucker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Tucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tucker is affiliated with Singing River Pascagoula Hospital 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 Joshua Tucker accepting new patients in Pascagoula, MS?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Tucker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Tucker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (228) 938-0700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Tucker?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (228) 938-0700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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