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Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD

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(709 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Adult Critical Care

University of Belgrade School of Medicine (1983)

Professional interests include: sleep disorders, lung issues, intensive care

3320 Old Jefferson Road Building 200
Athens, GA 30607

(706) 549-5560

Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD is a pulmonologist in Athens, GA specializing in adult pulmonology, sleep medicine and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Belgrade School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Health Care System and Piedmont Healthcare.

Office Locations

Piedmont Healthcare

3320 Old Jefferson Road Building 200
Athens, GA 30607

(706) 549-5560

(706) 543-2593

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Some issues Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement

By Affordability:

exhaled nitric oxide test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD performed more centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

pulmonary testing

By Affordability:

diagnostic sleep study

in-lab polysomnography

in-lab sleep study

polysomnography

pulmonary testing

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and pulmonary testing procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic (regular) sleep study, in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), in-lab sleep study, polysomnography (PSG), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	35
aspiration	33
bronchoscopy	113
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	416
hospital care	932
inpatient care	932
minimally invasive procedures	81
minor procedures	33
preventive care	12
pulmonary testing	168
sleep study	92
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	21
vaccines	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	45
aspiration	21
bronchoscopy	99
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	581
hospital care	797
inpatient care	797
minimally invasive procedures	64
minor procedures	21
preventive care	11
pulmonary testing	244
sleep study	103
vaccines	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	713
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	70
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	47
aspiration	21
bronchoscopy	111
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	662
hospital care	864
inpatient care	864
minimally invasive procedures	77
minor procedures	21
pulmonary testing	340
sleep study	103

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	461
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	736
Black	116
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	69
Less than 65	179

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	41
aspiration	24
bronchoscopy	116
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	521
hospital care	945
inpatient care	945
minimally invasive procedures	85
minor procedures	24
pulmonary testing	374
sleep study	93

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	892
Female	934

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1532
Black	254
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	794
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	166
Less than 65	364

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	41
bronchoscopy	70
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	563
hospital care	916
inpatient care	916
minimally invasive procedures	43
preventive care	59
pulmonary testing	383
sleep study	97
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	20
vaccines	59

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	442
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	112
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	383
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	90
Less than 65	181

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	53
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	38
aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	68
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	523
hospital care	982
inpatient care	982
minimally invasive procedures	38
minor procedures	12
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	378
sleep study	117
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	26
vaccines	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	449
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	746
Black	117
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	80
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	23
bronchoscopy	50
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	539
hospital care	869
inpatient care	869
minimally invasive procedures	24
pulmonary testing	339
sleep study	80
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	80
Less than 65	161

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2019 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	34
aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	29
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	656
hospital care	524
inpatient care	524
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
preventive care	26
pulmonary testing	369
sleep study	87
vaccines	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	72
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	13
bronchoscopy	24
catheterization	22
doctor visit	518
hospital care	593
inpatient care	593
minimally invasive procedures	11
pulmonary testing	320
sleep study	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	59
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	12
bronchoscopy	28
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	509
hospital care	338
inpatient care	338
minimally invasive procedures	11
pulmonary testing	317
sleep study	69

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	72
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	44
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	18
bronchoscopy	45
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	577
hospital care	280
inpatient care	280
minimally invasive procedures	22
pulmonary testing	403
sleep study	111
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	67
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

airway management	31
aspiration	20
bronchoscopy	68
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	551
hospital care	730
inpatient care	730
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	20
preventive care	24
pulmonary testing	330
sleep study	90
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	19
vaccines	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	101
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	681
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	238
85 and over	72
Less than 65	146
65 to 74	348

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD graduated from University of Belgrade School of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at McLaren Regional Medical Center. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Belgrade School of Medicine (1983)

Residency: McLaren Regional Medical Center (1999)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board (1999)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Mary's Health Care System

Piedmont Healthcare

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWell Health Plans, Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select), Sonder, Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners, Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign), Peach State, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A), CareSource, Ambetter (including Core & Select), Georgia Health Advantage and CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Blue California

Anthem

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

Kaiser Permanente

LifeWell Health Plans

Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)

Sonder

Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners

Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)

Peach State

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)

CareSource

Ambetter (including Core & Select)

Georgia Health Advantage

CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 709 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Athens, GA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Milos Tucakovic, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$364 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $145	ANORO ELLIPTA $79	NUCALA $52	ANORO $41	AREXVY $18	Other $28
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$219 OFEV $51	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $24	$145
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$161 Brovana $117	Lonhala Magnair $44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$156 SYMBICORT $48	TEZSPIRE $47	ANDEXXA $24	BREZTRI $23	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $13
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC	$91 ACTHAR $91
Other	$691 SAMSCA $90	Esbriet $89	superDimension $73	Arikayce $63	Prolastin-C $48	Other $327

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,537
Education	$145

Biography

Dr. Milos Tucakovic is an adult critical care, sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology specialist in Athens, GA. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Tucakovic has indicated that his clinical interests include sleep disorders, intensive care, and internal medicine. He accepts Anthem, Blue California, Viant, and more. He attended the University of Belgrade School of Medicine and subsequently trained at McLaren Regional Medical Center for residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Piedmont Healthcare and St. Mary's Health Care System. According to Piedmont Healthcare, Dr. Tucakovic is currently accepting new patients at his office in Athens, GA.