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Who is Dr. Tucker, Infectious Disease Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Bruce Tucker, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tucker graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tucker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tucker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tucker’s office at (205) 206-8460.
Where did Dr. Tucker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine | University Of Alabama Hospital | University of Alabama Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tucker board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce 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 Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
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:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Bone inflammation
- Infected bone
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86672: Other chronic osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86671: Other chronic osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tucker perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bruce Tucker may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (205) 206-8460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tucker accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Tucker in Birmingham, AL 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 and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Tucker's office located?
Dr. Bruce Tucker's Primary Practice
4704 Cahaba River Rd Ste D
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 206-8460
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 1982648622.
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. Bruce Tucker's specialty?
Dr. Tucker is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Birmingham, AL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Tucker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bruce Tucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tucker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Bruce Tucker accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Tucker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Tucker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (205) 206-8460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Tucker?
Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (205) 206-8460 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Tucker have?
Dr. Bruce Tucker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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