DR. BYRON SHANE TUCKER MD
NPI 1235155979
Otolaryngology in New Albany, MS
About Dr. Byron Shane Tucker Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. BYRON SHANE TUCKER MD (NPI 1235155979) is an individual otolaryngology provider in New Albany, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (10748) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1984).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted 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
Dr. Byron Shane Tucker Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Byron Tucker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Meridian, MS 39301
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
- 349 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LAOchsner Rush Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MSAnderson Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MSOchsner Watkins Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Quitman, MSOchsner Laird Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Union, MSPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38652 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
NEW ALBANY, MS 38652
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Byron Tucker's NPI number?
The NPI number for Byron Tucker is 1235155979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.
Where is Byron Tucker located?
Byron Tucker practices at 452 W Bankhead St, New Albany, MS 38652. The listed phone number is (662) 534-3724.
What is Byron Tucker's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
Is Byron Tucker enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Byron Tucker is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organization bills Medicare for Byron Tucker's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Byron Tucker reassigns Medicare benefits to Medical Foundation, Inc. (Meridian, MS). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Byron Tucker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Byron Tucker accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Byron Tucker as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Byron Tucker affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Byron Tucker is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Ochsner Rush Hospital, Anderson Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Watkins Hospital and Ochsner Laird Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Byron Tucker was last updated on October 25, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.
# Dr. Byron Shane Tucker, MD · NPI 1235155979
Otolaryngology physician in New Albany, Mississippi. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 14, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1235155979 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 14, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Otolaryngology · taxonomy 207Y00000X
- **State license:** 10748 (Mississippi)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 452 W BANKHEAD ST, New Albany, MS 38652-3319
- **Phone:** (662) 534-3724 · **Fax:** (662) 534-7266
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Medical Foundation, Inc. (NPI 1609820539, Meridian, MS), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine, class of 1984
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 25, 2016
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare PIN 512I040017 (MS); Medicare UPIN D80616; Medicaid 0010261 (MS)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1235155979) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.