JOSEPH W TUCKER M.D.
NPI 1316137060
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Farmington, CT

Active since July 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
11 SOUTH RD, FARMINGTON, CT 06032(860) 679-1440(860) 679-6465 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2022, Aug 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Joseph W Tucker M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH W TUCKER M.D. (NPI 1316137060) is an individual clinical genetics (m.d.) provider in Farmington, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (046663) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in West Hartford, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316137060
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207SG0201X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH W TUCKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address11 SOUTH RDFarmington, CT 06032-2483
Mailing Address263 Farmington Ave, Provider EnrollmentFarmington, CT 06030-2212 · (860) 679-7503 · Fax (860) 679-1610
Fax(860) 679-6465
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2021
✔ NPI 1316137060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyMedical Genetics · Clinical Genetics (M.D.)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207SG0201X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 046663
Definition
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 046663 (CT)
11 SOUTH RD, Farmington, CT 06032

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 165 Kane St, 2nd Floor MC 7120West Hartford, CT 06119-2110 · Phone (860) 523-6464 · Fax (860) 523-6465

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1316137060CT

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

Joseph W Tucker 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 ID4183740897
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100929001616
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Tucker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
263 FARMINGTON AVE
Farmington, CT 06030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 788 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
282 WASHINGTON ST
Hartford, CT 06106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 601 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.

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.

79.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
11 SOUTH RD
FARMINGTON, CT 06032
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
11 SOUTH RD
FARMINGTON, CT 06032
Nurse Practitioner
11 SOUTH RD, SUITE 250
FARMINGTON, CT 06032
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
11 SOUTH RD, STE 110
FARMINGTON, CT 06032
Genetic Counselor, MS
11 SOUTH RD
FARMINGTON, CT 06032
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
11 SOUTH RD, SUITE 250
FARMINGTON, CT 06032
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
11 SOUTH RD, STE 250
FARMINGTON, CT 06032
Dentist (General Practice)
11 SOUTH RD, SUITE 210
FARMINGTON, CT 06032

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 Joseph Tucker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Tucker is 1316137060. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2007.

Where is Joseph Tucker located?

Joseph Tucker practices at 11 South Rd, Farmington, CT 06032. The listed phone number is (860) 679-1440.

What is Joseph Tucker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Medical Genetics, specializing in Clinical Genetics (M.D.), with taxonomy code 207SG0201X.

Is Joseph Tucker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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 organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Tucker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Tucker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Connecticut Health Center (Farmington, CT) and Connecticut Children's Specialty Group, Inc. (Hartford, CT). Each 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 Joseph Tucker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Tucker accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Joseph 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Tucker was last updated on September 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.