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DR. LAWRENCE VERNON TUCKER M.D.
NPI 1669453262
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Newport Beach, CA

Active since November 10, 2005PECOS Enrolled
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD, SUITE 600 EAST TOWER, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660(949) 257-4217(949) 627-8107 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2022, Dec 29, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Lawrence Vernon Tucker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAWRENCE VERNON TUCKER M.D. (NPI 1669453262) is an individual psychiatry provider in Newport Beach, California, licensed in California (A84067) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669453262
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAWRENCE VERNON TUCKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address4000 MACARTHUR BLVD, SUITE 600 EAST TOWERNewport Beach, CA 92660-2558
Mailing Address4000 Macarthur Blvd, Suite 600 East TowerNewport Beach, CA 92660-2558 · (949) 257-4217 · Fax (949) 627-8107
Phone(949) 257-4217
Fax(949) 627-8107
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1669453262 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A84067✔ Licensed in TX · P0883
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2084A0401X · License P0883 (TX), A84067 (CA)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License A84067 (CA)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 2084S0010X · License A84067 (CA)
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 17601 SR-A1ASt Augustine, FL 32080 · Phone (949) 257-4217
Location 210703 Ranch Road 12Wimberley, TX 78676-5239 · Phone (949) 390-4730
Location 3201 William D Jones BlvdFayetteville, TN 37334-2730 · Phone (949) 257-4217

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP0883TX · State Medical Lic

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware 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. Lawrence Vernon Tucker M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8921030479
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260317003022
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 92660 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 14

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

OSCAR H. OO, PSY.D. A PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL CORPORATION
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD, SUITE 600, EAST TOWER
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Orange County (949) 648-3704
JOSIE NGUYEN MA, BCBA
Behavior Analyst
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Orange County (657) 223-3360
CHRISTINE GOLDEN LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD, STE 600
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Orange County (949) 793-0122
NATALIE MARIE HERRIOTT AMFT, APCC
Marriage & Family Therapist
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Orange County (949) 478-0109
MS. JEANNIE THOMAS ELBING LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD, SUITE 600
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Orange County (949) 322-6058
VARIATIONS PSYCHOLOGY PC
Psychologist
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD, EAST TOWER, SUITE 600
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Orange County (949) 424-5707
ABIGAIL MARIE MCLENNAND
Marriage & Family Therapist
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Orange County (949) 299-6340
DR. OSCAR OO PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
4000 MACARTHUR BLVD, SUITE 600, EAST TOWER
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Orange County (949) 648-3704

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 Lawrence Tucker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Tucker is 1669453262. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2005.

Where is Lawrence Tucker located?

Lawrence Tucker practices at 4000 Macarthur Blvd Suite 600 East Tower, Newport Beach, CA 92660. The listed phone number is (949) 257-4217.

What is Lawrence Tucker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Lawrence Tucker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Tucker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Lawrence Tucker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Mending Health and 1 other insurer list Lawrence 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 Lawrence Tucker was last updated on September 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.