James C Tucker, M.D.
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
James C Tucker is a Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Little Rock, AR with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James C Tucker, M.D. practices as part of a group sports medicine orthopaedic surgery specialist practice in Little Rock, AR. Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.28/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 36% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2878dNPPES updated 2018-07-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
600 S Mckinley St Suite 102, Little Rock, AR 72205
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202382.28/100
Arkansas avg: 79.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better28.53%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+23.4 pts)
28.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
156
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
101
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
312
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$59 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James C Tucker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Taxonomy: 207XX0005X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72204-1720
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144009
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Sports Medicine Care With James C Tucker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James C Tucker for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Little Rock required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James C Tucker
NPI records show Dr. Tucker as active with telehealth listed in Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 666-2824.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James C Tucker
Practice Location
600 S Mckinley St Suite 102, Little Rock, AR 72205
Mailing Address
800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72204-1720
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