Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bradford Tucker, MD

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
2500 ENGLISH CREEK AVE, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
6096776060
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1598871162 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Tucker from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Tucker

Dr. Bradford Tucker is a sports medicine physician in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Tucker performed 2,523 Medicare services across 632 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Tucker received a total of $13,102 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 47 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Tucker is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 32% volume in NJ $13,102 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,523
Medicare services
Top 32% in NJ for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
632
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~133 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc)
An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram.
1,500 $7 $29
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
268 $63 $500
Betamethasone steroid injection
An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate.
211 $5 $15
Orthovisc intra-articular injection
An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning.
122 $96 $292
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
112 $69 $489
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
108 $103 $693
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views
An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
92 $27 $188
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
55 $133 $898
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
43 $39 $252
Initial hospital admission, low complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
12 $71 $532
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$13,102
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,872/year across 7 years
Top 26% in NJ for sports medicine (orthopaedic surgery) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
16
Companies
47
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,362 (63.8%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,863 (21.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,877 (14.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$40
2023
$1,388
2022
$2,445
2021
$163
2020
$25
2019
$8,401
2018
$639

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$40
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$8,362
Liberty Surgical, Inc
$1,877
Linvatec Corporation
$1,162
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$568
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$292
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$240
Stryker Corporation
$168
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$88
Arthrex, Inc.
$84
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$71
Globus Medical, Inc.
$48
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$40
Baxter Healthcare
$35
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$34
Next Science LLC
$15
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 87.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
1588 HD 3 CHIP CAMERA · A3 · ALLOGRAFT TISSUE · BIOBRACE 23MM · Coblation Wands · DYNACORD · DYNASPLINT · Distal Femur Plate System · EXPAREL · FLOSEAL · FMS · Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate · GoFlo Pole Pump · Gryphon Orthocord · HEALICOIL · HEALIX · LENS Surgical Imaging System · MONOVISC · MYKNEE · NOVOSTITCH · ORTHOVISC · Regeneten · SurgX · T2 · VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS · VAPR · VISUALIZATION · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (64%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.

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Geographic Context

Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
11
Per 100K population
4.0
County median income
$76,819
Nearest hospital
SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
5.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Tucker is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Tucker experienced with joint lubricant injection (trivisc)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Tucker performed 1,500 joint lubricant injection (trivisc) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Tucker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Tucker received a total of $13,102 from 16 companies across 47 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Tucker's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Egg Harbor Township?
Dr. Tucker's average Medicare payment per service is $28. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Tucker) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →