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Active NPI 1679664031 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher John Tucker , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • San Antonio, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Tucker, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in San Antonio, TX. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 2004, Dr. Tucker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300.

Dr. Tucker is affiliated with The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300

San Antonio, TX 782166991

Telephone 2108045400
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs -1.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.7 Yrs
State Avg: 25.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
166 Specialists

Practicing in San Antonio, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tucker (22 Years) 22 Yrs
San Antonio Specialty Average (23.7 Years) 23.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
52 11 $25.00 $0.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
43 33 $184.16 $85.85
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
16 13 $90.83 $37.62
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
15 11 $76.88 $31.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
13 13 $258.85 $107.13
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
13 12 $114.00 $44.69
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
12 11 $444.19 $165.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-18
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX M4607

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp

400 Concord Plaza Dr, San Antonio, TX 782166991

Phone: 2108045400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Angelica Saunders , PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1013681808

Physical Therapist Assistant

Tracy Robbins , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1063619609

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Ester Beasley , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1093185381

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Jesse Peterson , DPT

Physical Therapist - Electrophysiology, Clinical

NPI 1104571256

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Stephen Gates , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1124414933

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Adelaide Bachle , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1134886534

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 18, 2025

Registered at 400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782166991 (Tel: 2108045400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 18, 2025

Registered at 400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782166991 (Tel: 2108045400)

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Updated Practice Location April 03, 2023

Registered at 8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 208894501 (Tel: 3013194195)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2023

Registered at 8901 WISCONSIN AVE, BETHESDA, MD 208890004

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD (CREDENTIALS), FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 782344501 (Tel: 2109162460)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 3851 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD (CREDENTIALS), FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 782344501 (Tel: 2109162460)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER TUCKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #M4607 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679664031
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 28, 2006
Last Update: July 18, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300

San Antonio, TX 782166991

Phone: 2108045400

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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