2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1730273806 MD
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WILLIAM TUCKER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in FAYETTEVILLE, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
858
Medicare Part D claims · 198 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$427.83
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM TUCKER, MD filed 858 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in FAYETTEVILLE, New York, prescribing 63% generic.

858
Part D claims, 2023
63%
generic prescribing
$427.83
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

858 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM TUCKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about WILLIAM TUCKER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1730273806

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

858 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in New York

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

WILLIAM TUCKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4000 MEDICAL CENTER DR, FAYETTEVILLE, NY, 13066, with a listed phone of (315) 637-1010. NPI 1730273806 was issued on 10/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TUCKER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 858 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 198 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $109K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
FAYETTEVILLE, NY 13066

Provider Details

NPI 1730273806
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for WILLIAM TUCKER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$428

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WILLIAM TUCKER, MD. To verify WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WILLIAM TUCKER, MD — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 858 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

858
Total Claims
$109K
Total Drug Cost
198
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,176
Total Day Supply
30,678
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$92K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 65, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What WILLIAM TUCKER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
312
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
172
Prednisolone Acetate
53
Brimonidine Tartrate
41
Timolol Maleate
38
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
30
Restasis
Cyclosporine
29
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
25
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
21
Travoprost
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How WILLIAM TUCKER, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's 858 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TUCKER.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's specialty?
WILLIAM TUCKER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in FAYETTEVILLE, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does WILLIAM TUCKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM TUCKER, MD wrote 858 Medicare Part D claims totaling $109K in drug costs for 198 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM TUCKER, MD located?
WILLIAM TUCKER, MD is located at 4000 MEDICAL CENTER DR, FAYETTEVILLE, NY, 13066. Phone: (315) 637-1010.
What is WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's NPI number?
WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730273806, issued on 10/03/2006.
Does WILLIAM TUCKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $92K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM TUCKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Erythromycin, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM TUCKER, MD accept Medicare?
WILLIAM TUCKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 858 Part D claims and 198 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's credentials?
WILLIAM TUCKER, MD's NPI is 1730273806 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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