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Dr. Peter Joseph Tucker, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: interstitial cystitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urinary incontinence, and more.

1165 Centre Turnpike
Orwigsburg, PA 17961

(272) 639-5130

Dr. Peter Joseph Tucker, MD is an urologist in Orwigsburg, PA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Peter Joseph Tucker, MD is affiliated with GSLPG, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1165 Centre Turnpike
Orwigsburg, PA 17961

Some issues Dr. Peter Joseph Tucker, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

blood draw	321
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	784
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
lab tests	2420
minimally invasive procedures	125
minor procedures	20
potassium test	57
stent placement (stenting)	21
urologic procedures	246

**Gender**
Male	1286
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1419
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	657
From 75 to 84	612
85 and over	208
Less than 65	119

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

blood draw	352
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	792
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
lab tests	2239
minimally invasive procedures	133
minor procedures	13
potassium test	41
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	265

**Gender**
Male	1252
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1359
Black	137
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	654
From 75 to 84	579
85 and over	215
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	26

blood draw	379
catheterization	62
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	847
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
lab tests	461
minimally invasive procedures	120
minor procedures	12
potassium test	49
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	303

**Gender**
Male	1134
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1230
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	492
85 and over	228
Less than 65	136

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

blood draw	466
catheterization	34
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1030
foreign body removal	19
hormone therapy	26
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
lab tests	558
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	154
minor procedures	16
potassium test	56
stent placement (stenting)	34
suprapubic catheter replacement	52
urologic procedures	321

**Gender**
Male	625
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	115
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	23

blood draw	532
catheterization	81
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	1175
foreign body removal	21
hormone therapy	33
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
lab tests	743
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	29
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	12
minimally invasive procedures	217
minor procedures	21
potassium test	49
stent placement (stenting)	37
suprapubic catheter replacement	97
urologic procedures	411

**Gender**
Male	667
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	736
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	105
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	49
blood draw	531
catheterization	46
chemotherapy	49
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	1145
foreign body removal	11
hormone therapy	31
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
lab tests	737
minimally invasive procedures	179
minor procedures	35
potassium test	36
stent placement (stenting)	13
suprapubic catheter replacement	85
urologic procedures	407

**Gender**
Male	718
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	763
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	107
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

blood draw	466
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	1075
foreign body removal	23
hormone therapy	23
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
lab tests	707
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	217
minor procedures	40
potassium test	35
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	406

**Gender**
Male	745
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	95
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	50
blood draw	353
catheterization	18
chemotherapy	50
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	1001
foreign body removal	18
hormone therapy	35
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
lab tests	705
laser treatment	19
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	222
minor procedures	36
potassium test	33
stent placement (stenting)	38
urologic procedures	486

**Gender**
Male	697
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	729
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	455
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	87
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	25

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	37
blood draw	642
catheterization	38
chemotherapy	37
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	1571
foreign body removal	12
hormone therapy	55
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
lab tests	1114
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	332
minor procedures	42
potassium test	43
stent placement (stenting)	25
urologic procedures	889

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter Joseph Tucker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter Joseph Tucker, MD treated as an urologist in Orwigsburg, PA were lab tests, blood draw, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	45
blood draw	449
catheterization	39
chemotherapy	45
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	1048
foreign body removal	15
hormone therapy	33
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
lab tests	1089
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	190
minor procedures	26
potassium test	44
stent placement (stenting)	25
urologic procedures	418

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Joseph Tucker, MD.

**Gender**
Female	180
Male	712

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	82
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	771
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	20

**Age**
85 and over	116
75 to 84	304
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	398

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter Joseph Tucker, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	20
Dementia	8

Education & Training

He completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center (1999)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter Joseph Tucker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

GSLPG, INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,065 Myrbetriq $617	XTANDI $137	$311
Coloplast Corp	$252 CONTINENCE CARE $205	SPEEDICATH $33	TITAN $13
NeoTract Inc.	$252 Urolift $170	Urolift - UL400 $82
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$241 ZYTIGA $136	Erleada $90	Balversa $14
Allergan, Inc.	$238 BOTOX $238
Other	$2,381 INTERSTIM $205	BOTOX $131	FIRMAGON $125	Androgel $122	ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM $120	Other $1,679

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,229
Education	$200

Biography

Dr. Peter Tucker is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He works in Orwigsburg, PA and Harrisburg, PA. Clinical interests for Dr. Tucker include genital warts, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. He has an open panel in Orwigsburg, PA according to Doctor.com.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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