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Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology
Baylor College of Medicine
Professional interests include: carotid artery disease, atrial fibrillation, pacemaker, and more.
1250 South Capital of Texas Highway Building 3 1st Floor
Austin, TX 78746

Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD is affiliated with St. David's HealthCare, Ascension, Texas Heart & Vascular and St. David's South Austin Medical Center St. David's Medical Center.

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Office Locations

1250 South Capital of Texas Highway Building 3 1st Floor
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 623-5300
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13830 Sawyer Ranch Road Suite 203
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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Austin, TX 78620
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3101 Highway 71 East Suite 201
Bastrop, TX 78602
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4316 James Casey Street Building A
Austin, TX 78745
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Some issues Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"In the old days, we said everyone over 50 should take an aspirin," says Dr. Paul Tucker, a cardiologist at St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas.”—"Should you stop taking aspirin to prevent heart disease? It's complicated", Daytona Beach News-Journal, April 2019
“"It doesn't do what it's supposed to do," says Dr. Paul Tucker, a cardiologist at St. David's South Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas, of diet soda.”—"New study finds increased risk of heart attack, stroke in women who drink diet soda", Mtshasta News, March 2019
“After he collapsed while seated on a sideline bench, he had no pulse until Dr. Paul Tucker, a cardiologist whose son Justin was the Chaparrals' kicker, used an automated external defibrillator --...”—"Abby Moss runs toward a different future at UT", Austin American-Statesman, September 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

ankle brachial index
lower extremity venous ultrasound
lower extremity venous duplex
transthoracic echocardiography
vascular physiologic studies
venous duplex ultrasound
venous ultrasound

In 2024, Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD had a list price for ankle brachial index (ABI), lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), vascular physiologic studies, venous duplex ultrasound, and venous ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 10%

By Volume:

abdominal duplex ultrasound
pelvic duplex ultrasound
testicular duplex ultrasound
ultrasound
vascular procedures
vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

arterial duplex ultrasound
arterial ultrasound
carotid duplex ultrasound
carotid ultrasound
duplex ultrasound
lower extremity arterial duplex
lower extremity arterial ultrasound
pelvic duplex ultrasound
pelvic imaging
pelvic ultrasound
testicular duplex ultrasound
testicular ultrasound
ultrasound
vascular ultrasound

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD performed more abdominal duplex ultrasound, pelvic duplex ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, pelvic duplex ultrasound, pelvic imaging, pelvic ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, testicular ultrasound, ultrasound (sonogram), and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

cardiac stress testing
cardiac procedures
carotid duplex ultrasound
Doppler echocardiography
echocardiogram
stress EKG

By Affordability:

abdominal duplex ultrasound
abdominal imaging
abdominal ultrasound
cardiac catheterization
cardiac stress testing
catheterization
color Doppler echocardiography
Doppler echocardiography
Doppler ultrasound
echocardiogram
electrocardiogram
spectral Doppler echocardiography
stress echo
stress EKG
stress testing
vascular imaging
vascular procedures
vascular studies

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac procedures, carotid duplex ultrasound, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), and stress EKG procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal duplex ultrasound, abdominal imaging, abdominal ultrasound, cardiac catheterization, cardiac (heart) stress testing, catheterization, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound, echocardiogram (echo), electrocardiogram (EKG), spectral Doppler echocardiography, stress echo, stress EKG, stress testing, vascular imaging, vascular procedures, and vascular studies 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. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 95
ambulatory monitoring 22
cardiac procedures 1130
cardioversion 17
catheterization 235
diagnostic procedures 178
doctor visit 2269
emergency care 11
hospital care 819
implant surgery 18
inpatient care 762
minimally invasive procedures 326
outpatient care 57
pelvic imaging 95
stent placement (stenting) 44
stress testing 367
ultrasound (sonogram) 927
vascular procedures 642

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 53
ambulatory monitoring 33
angioplasty 84
cardiac procedures 1266
cardioversion 11
catheterization 331
diagnostic procedures 204
doctor visit 2360
hospital care 761
implant surgery 19
inpatient care 744
minimally invasive procedures 434
outpatient care 17
pelvic imaging 53
stent placement (stenting) 84
stress testing 353
ultrasound (sonogram) 928
vascular procedures 590

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 883
Female 849
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1406
Black 83
Hispanic 216
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 691
From 75 to 84 590
85 and over 298
Less than 65 153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 36
Dementia 14
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 66
ambulatory monitoring 28
angioplasty 92
cardiac procedures 1196
catheterization 349
diagnostic procedures 191
doctor visit 2317
hospital care 692
implant surgery 22
inpatient care 656
minimally invasive procedures 421
outpatient care 36
pelvic imaging 66
stent placement (stenting) 92
stress testing 370
ultrasound (sonogram) 842
vascular procedures 529

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 923
Female 843
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1451
Black 80
Hispanic 207
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 713
From 75 to 84 588
85 and over 304
Less than 65 161

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 37
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 97
angioplasty 68
cardiac procedures 1137
catheterization 263
diagnostic procedures 112
doctor visit 2005
hospital care 692
implant surgery 17
inpatient care 675
minimally invasive procedures 249
outpatient care 17
pelvic imaging 97
stent placement (stenting) 68
stress testing 464
ultrasound (sonogram) 937
vascular procedures 573

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 1902
Female 1722
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2972
Black 158
Hispanic 438
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1492
From 75 to 84 1248
85 and over 582
Less than 65 302

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 39
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 97
angioplasty 74
cardiac procedures 1253
catheterization 255
diagnostic procedures 130
doctor visit 2055
hospital care 682
implant surgery 28
inpatient care 682
minimally invasive procedures 294
pelvic imaging 97
stent placement (stenting) 74
stress testing 457
ultrasound (sonogram) 1039
vascular procedures 584

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 1047
Female 955
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1628
Black 98
Hispanic 236
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 870
From 75 to 84 689
85 and over 299
Less than 65 144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 39
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 83
angioplasty 68
cardiac procedures 1182
cardioversion 19
catheterization 205
diagnostic procedures 103
doctor visit 2490
hospital care 611
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 611
minimally invasive procedures 242
pelvic imaging 83
stent placement (stenting) 68
stress testing 437
ultrasound (sonogram) 965
vascular procedures 442

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 1019
Female 992
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1635
Black 83
Hispanic 245
Asian 0
Other 30
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 849
From 75 to 84 714
85 and over 316
Less than 65 132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 38
Dementia 18
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 93
ambulatory monitoring 34
angioplasty 50
cardiac procedures 1145
catheterization 191
diagnostic procedures 96
doctor visit 2912
hospital care 505
implant surgery 17
inpatient care 478
minimally invasive procedures 200
outpatient care 27
pelvic imaging 93
stent placement (stenting) 50
stress testing 366
ultrasound (sonogram) 1066
vascular procedures 554

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 1014
Female 869
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1544
Black 68
Hispanic 223
Asian 0
Other 31
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 855
From 75 to 84 645
85 and over 270
Less than 65 113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 37
Dementia 16
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 107
angioplasty 64
cardiac procedures 1122
catheterization 234
diagnostic procedures 105
doctor visit 2918
hospital care 624
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 597
minimally invasive procedures 229
outpatient care 27
pelvic imaging 107
stent placement (stenting) 64
stress testing 359
ultrasound (sonogram) 1058
vascular procedures 562

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 1018
Female 924
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1625
Black 61
Hispanic 201
Asian 0
Other 34
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 802
From 75 to 84 733
85 and over 313
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 35
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 83
angioplasty 38
cardiac procedures 914
cardioversion 15
catheterization 149
diagnostic procedures 64
doctor visit 2976
hospital care 453
implant surgery 11
inpatient care 434
minimally invasive procedures 163
outpatient care 19
pelvic imaging 83
stent placement (stenting) 38
stress testing 289
ultrasound (sonogram) 975
vascular procedures 487

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 991
Female 872
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1541
Black 57
Hispanic 197
Asian 0
Other 49
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 807
From 75 to 84 708
85 and over 275
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 33
Dementia 14
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 93
cardiac procedures 1016
cardioversion 16
catheterization 98
diagnostic procedures 100
doctor visit 3039
hospital care 461
implant surgery 18
inpatient care 461
minimally invasive procedures 192
pelvic imaging 93
stress testing 288
ultrasound (sonogram) 1056
vascular procedures 484

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 1058
Female 913
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1650
Black 60
Hispanic 196
Asian 20
Other 45
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 844
From 75 to 84 793
85 and over 284
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 59
angioplasty 36
cardiac procedures 893
catheterization 121
diagnostic procedures 45
doctor visit 3036
hospital care 346
inpatient care 331
minimally invasive procedures 128
outpatient care 15
pelvic imaging 59
stent placement (stenting) 36
stress testing 265
ultrasound (sonogram) 885
vascular procedures 312

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 1256
Female 1124
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1973
Black 96
Hispanic 224
Asian 0
Other 64
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 958
From 75 to 84 988
85 and over 347
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 61
cardiac procedures 736
cardioversion 13
catheterization 53
diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 2885
hospital care 218
inpatient care 218
minimally invasive procedures 62
pelvic imaging 61
stress testing 238
ultrasound (sonogram) 824
vascular procedures 327

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 964
Female 867
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1563
Black 44
Hispanic 150
Asian 16
Other 58
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 751
From 75 to 84 761
85 and over 271
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX during 2024 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 75
cardiac procedures 704
catheterization 19
diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 2816
hospital care 251
inpatient care 251
minimally invasive procedures 46
pelvic imaging 75
stress testing 247
ultrasound (sonogram) 867
vascular procedures 389

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Male 978
Female 885
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1619
Black 43
Hispanic 134
Asian 16
Other 51
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 759
From 75 to 84 811
85 and over 265
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 71
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Austin, TX were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging 81
ambulatory monitoring 29
angioplasty 63
cardiac procedures 1053
cardioversion 15
catheterization 192
diagnostic procedures 106
doctor visit 2621
emergency care 11
hospital care 547
implant surgery 17
inpatient care 530
minimally invasive procedures 229
outpatient care 26
pelvic imaging 81
stent placement (stenting) 61
stress testing 346
ultrasound (sonogram) 951
vascular procedures 498

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD.

Gender
Female 908
Male 1004
Ethnicity
Black / African American 71
Asian / Pacific Islander 8
Non-Hispanic White 1585
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 205
Other 29
Age
85 and over 294
75 to 84 712
Less than 65 106
65 to 74 799

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 23
Cancer 11
Dementia 12

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certifications: The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons - Interventional Cardiology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certifications: The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons - Interventional Cardiology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. David's HealthCare
Ascension
Texas Heart & Vascular
St. David's South Austin Medical Center St. David's Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Osprey Medical Inc $4,079 DyeVert
$4,079
Amgen Inc. $2,953 Repatha
$2,496 		Corlanor
$182
$275
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $2,405 XARELTO
$2,405
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $1,759 Advisa
$523 		Amplia MRI
$253 		Azure
$225 		Pacemakers
$154 		Heart Valves
$146 		Other
$459
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $1,625 ENTRESTO
$945 		LEQVIO
$650 		TEKTURNA
$15 		NON BRAND
$14
Other $13,134 LifeVest
$1,426 		BRILINTA
$1,339 		Impella
$867 		Ozempic
$551 		SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER
$538 		Other
$8,413
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $23,710
Consulting Fee $2,000
Education $245

Research Payments

Dr. Paul Anthony Tucker II, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $2,678.

Biography

Dr. Paul Tucker practices adult cardiology and interventional cardiology in Austin, TX. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Tucker's clinical interests: inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement, coronary angiogram, and ankle brachial index (ABI). After attending Baylor College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Tucker has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. He speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Dell Seton Medical Center and St. David's HealthCare.

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