University Of Alabama Hospital
619 19th St S, 
Birmingham, AL 

Overview

Rodney Tucker is a Palliative Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Hospice and Palliative Medicine in AL

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Alabama Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

University of Alabama Hospital
619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rodney Tucker

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rodney Tucker?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rodney Tucker by calling their office at 205-934-6600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rodney Tucker a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rodney Tucker is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrostomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Rodney Tucker specialize in?

While Dr. Rodney Tucker is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

Does Dr. Rodney Tucker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rodney Tucker has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Rodney Tucker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rodney Tucker accept my insurance?

Dr. Rodney Tucker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-934-6600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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