Summary

Dr. Spencer Tucker is an emergency medicine physician who currently treats patients at Ochsner Medical Complex - River Parishes. Dr. Tucker completed his initial medical training at Louisiana State University - Shreveport, where he earned his medical degree in 2002. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 24 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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Spencer P Tucker, MDMichael Dean Kotler, MDDr. Anna Lori Alexander, MDJohn S Glotfelty
Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
24 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
La Place , LANew Orleans , LAZachary , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Spencer P Tucker

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Peoples Health
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Spencer P Tucker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Spencer P Tucker has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine Specialist
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Spencer P Tucker holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in 2008.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Tennessee Coll of Medicine in 2007.

Medical School

Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport in 2002.

NPI Number

Spencer P Tucker's NPI number is 1427277888.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Spencer Tucker speak?
Spencer Tucker speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Spencer Tucker?
You can find contact information for Spencer Tucker here on Vitals.
Does Spencer Tucker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Spencer Tucker has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Spencer Tucker's office located?
Spencer Tucker's office is located at 1900 W Airline Hwy, La Place, LA, 70068.
Which hospitals is Spencer Tucker affiliated with?
Spencer Tucker is affiliated with Riverside Medical Center.

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