DR. JAMES C TUCKER JR. M.D.
NPI 1144208224
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Little Rock, AR

Q: What is James Tucker's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Tucker is 1144208224. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2006.

Q: What is James Tucker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Tucker was last updated on May 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since January 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.28/100

CMS Quality Rating

800 FAIR PARK BLVD, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204(501) 404-8007(501) 904-3620 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2026, Jul 6, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. James C Tucker Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES C TUCKER JR. M.D. (NPI 1144208224) is an individual sports medicine provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C-7983) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144208224

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES C TUCKER JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address800 FAIR PARK BLVDLittle Rock, AR 72204-1720

Mailing Address800 Fair Park BlvdLittle Rock, AR 72204-1720 · (501) 404-8007 · Fax (501) 904-3620

Phone(501) 404-8007

Fax(501) 904-3620

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1144208224 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in AR · C-7983

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

800 FAIR PARK BLVD, Little Rock, AR 72204

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid130744001AR

Other5B365C207AR · Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James C Tucker Jr. M.d. 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 ID1052327269

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100914000866

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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 office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

129 services85 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

27 services21 patients

X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73564

An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.

21 services17 patients

Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 29827

This procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.

16 services16 patients

X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views 73503

An X-ray of the hip with a minimum of 4 views is a non-invasive procedure that uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the hip joint from different angles. This helps to diagnose conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's a quick, painless process.

15 services15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

15 services15 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.28/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

63.23

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

77.71

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred

64%25 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

97%3,312 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

92%1,547 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

72%173 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

96%762 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

56%1,301 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

74%1,051 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 87% · 765 patients

Patients tobacco: 86% · 56 patients

86%765 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

90%1,301 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

4%1,301 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 7% · 173 patients

37%173 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips E0114

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers11 claims11 services$44.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Shoulder orthosis, acromio/clavicular (canvas and webbing type), prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3670

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier15 claims15 services$80.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

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