Summary

Dr. Byron Tucker treats serous otitis media and epistaxis, and performs nose cautery. With 42 years of experience, he practices otolaryngology–head and neck surgery in Meridian, Mississippi, and is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County. He completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1989.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 42 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Byron Tucker

1800 12th StreetMeridian, MS 39301

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42 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Meridian , MSMeridian , MSJackson , MSJackson , MS
Med School: University of Mississippi Medical Center Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Byron Tucker

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • State Farm
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Byron Tucker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Byron Tucker has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Byron Tucker holds an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1989.

Internship

Completed their internship at Methodist Hospital of Memphis in 1985.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1984.

NPI Number

Byron Tucker's NPI number is 1235155979.

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Which hospitals is Byron Tucker affiliated with?
Byron Tucker is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County.
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Data Sources

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