DR. MICHAEL HUGHES TUFTON DDS
NPI 1568800753
Dentist - General Practice in Gretna, LA

Q: What is Michael Tufton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Tufton is 1568800753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2013.

Q: What is Michael Tufton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Tufton was last updated on June 10, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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 June 10, 2013PECOS Enrolled

654 TERRY PKWY, GRETNA, LA 70056(504) 362-5270(503) 362-2433 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Michael Hughes Tufton Dds NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL HUGHES TUFTON DDS (NPI 1568800753) is an individual general practice provider in Gretna, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (6369) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568800753

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL HUGHES TUFTONCredential: DDS

Location Address654 TERRY PKWYGretna, LA 70056-4306

Mailing Address654 Terry PkwyGretna, LA 70056-4306 · (504) 362-5270 · Fax (503) 362-2433

Phone(504) 362-5270

Fax(503) 362-2433

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 10, 2013

✔ NPI 1568800753 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223G0001X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 6369

Definition

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

654 TERRY PKWY, Gretna, LA 70056

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Michael Hughes Tufton Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70056 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

$86.76 typical visit price

range $55.50 – $170.30

Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.44 typical visit price

range $17.42 – $138.03

Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)

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 3

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

RACHEL ERICKSON DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

654 TERRY PKWY
GRETNA, LA 70056

Jefferson Parish (504) 362-5270

DR. PETER MICHAEL TUFTON

Dentist

654 TERRY PKWY
GRETNA, LA 70056

Jefferson Parish (504) 362-5270

PETER M. TUFTON, DDS A PROFESSIONAL DENTAL CORPORATION

Dentist (General Practice)

654 TERRY PKWY
GRETNA, LA 70056

Jefferson Parish (504) 362-5270

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 Michael Tufton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Tufton is 1568800753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2013.

Where is Michael Tufton located?

Michael Tufton practices at 654 Terry Pkwy, Gretna, LA 70056. The listed phone number is (504) 362-5270.

What is Michael Tufton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Michael Tufton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Tufton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Michael Tufton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and BEST Life and 14 other insurers list Michael Tufton 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 Michael Tufton was last updated on June 10, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.