JAMES QUINTEN TUCKFIELD DO
NPI 1003443938
Ophthalmology in Athens, GA

Q: What is James Tuckfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Tuckfield is 1003443938. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2020.

Q: What is James Tuckfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Tuckfield was last updated on June 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 23, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

651 S MILLEDGE AVE, ATHENS, GA 30605(706) 546-9290 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2024, Mar 23, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About James Quinten Tuckfield Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES QUINTEN TUCKFIELD DO (NPI 1003443938) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (100426) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc, and is a graduate of Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003443938

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES QUINTEN TUCKFIELDCredential: DO

Location Address651 S MILLEDGE AVEAthens, GA 30605-1250

Mailing Address651 S Milledge AveAthens, GA 30605-1250 · (706) 546-9290

Phone(706) 546-9290

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSKansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo MedGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1003443938 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 100426

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

651 S MILLEDGE AVE, Athens, GA 30605

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Quinten Tuckfield Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2769874817

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240611003160

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Tuckfield reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Jing Dong M.D. P.C.

Same address

Ophthalmology

651 S MILLEDGE AVE
Athens, GA 30605

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Jing Dong MD PC
5 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1245257757 (706) 546-9290

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

103 services103 patients

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004

A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.

71 services71 patients

Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136

This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.

66 services52 patients

Imaging of optic nerve 92133

Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).

63 services63 patients

Imaging of retina 92134

Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.

58 services56 patients

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012

This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.

50 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Lavonia, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110027

Location367 Clear Creek ParkwayLavonia, GA 30553 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30605 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$124.10 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AMERICAN EYE SURGERY CENTER, INC.

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