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Dr. John Tucker, MD

Tierra Verde, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tucker, Vascular Surgeon in Tierra Verde, FL?

    Dr. John Tucker, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tierra Verde, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. 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 (850) 437-3777.

    Is Dr. Tucker board certified in Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Tucker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    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 Vascular Surgeon, 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic skin sores
    • Diabetes-related wounds
    • Foot ulcers from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
    • L89324: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 4

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
    • T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
    • Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-Pressure Leg Sore
    • Persistent Leg Wound
    • Left Leg Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Lower Leg
    • Right Leg Skin Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97822: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
    • L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers and Inflammation
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores
    • Inflamed Venous Hypertension Ulcers
    • High Venous Pressure with Sores and Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
    • I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
    • I87332: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of left lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Skin Problems from Radiation
    • Radiation Exposure
    • Skin Condition
    • Radiation dermatitis
    • Radiation skin reaction
    • Radiation-induced skin changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcer
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Chronic Venous Ulcer
    • Stasis Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87313: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Right Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
    • Skin Condition
    • Right calf deep ulcer
    • Fat layer exposed right calf wound
    • Right calf ulcer stage 2

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97212: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Ulcer
    • Open Sore
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Non-healing Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed

    Which procedures does Dr. Tucker perform as a Vascular Surgeon?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. John Tucker may include:

    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 (850) 437-3777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tucker accept in Tierra Verde, FL?

    Dr. Tucker in Tierra Verde, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CareCentrix

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tucker's office located?

    Dr. John Tucker's Primary Practice

    1120 Pinellas Bayway S Ste 200

    Tierra Verde, FL 33715

    (850) 437-3777

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    Dr. John Tucker's Practice 2

    8333 N Davis Hwy

    Pensacola, FL 32514

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    Dr. John Tucker's Practice 3

    1549 Airport Blvd Ste 320

    Pensacola, FL 32504

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    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 1063407567.

    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. John Tucker's specialty?

    Dr. Tucker is a Vascular Surgeon near Tierra Verde, FL. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Tucker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Tucker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tucker is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola 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

    Where can I learn more about Vascular Surgeon?

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    Is John Tucker accepting new patients in Tierra Verde, FL?

    Yes, Dr. John Tucker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Tucker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (850) 437-3777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Tucker?

    Please contact Dr. Tucker's office at (850) 437-3777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Tucker have?

    Dr. John Tucker is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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