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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tucker, Internist in Dayton, OH?
Dr. Kirk Tucker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dayton, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Tucker graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Kettering Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tucker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tucker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tucker’s office at (740) 779-4700.
Where did Dr. Tucker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kettering Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Kettering Med Center | Kettering Medical Center Program
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Tucker board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kirk 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 an Internist like Dr. Tucker typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tucker typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kirk 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
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tucker accept my insurance?
Dr. Tucker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (740) 779-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tucker accept in Dayton, OH?
Dr. Tucker in Dayton, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Pharmacy Network Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1093734501.
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. Kirk Tucker's specialty?
Dr. Tucker is a Internist near Dayton, OH.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Kirk Tucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tucker is affiliated with Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kirk Tucker accepting new patients in Dayton, OH?
Yes, Dr. Kirk Tucker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kirk Tucker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (740) 779-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kirk Tucker?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (740) 779-4700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kirk Tucker have?
Dr. Kirk Tucker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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