CHRISTOPHER DUCKO, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · BOSTON, MA
Individual Active NPI 1063409126
Medicare payment data Part B · 2024
| Year | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Allowed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 509 | 1,175 | $723,498 | $149,867 | $116,448 |
| 2023 | 510 | 1,211 | $785,430 | $164,758 | $128,093 |
| 2022 | 494 | 1,192 | $819,800 | $181,048 | $140,310 |
Top procedures (2024)
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Avg allowed | Avg paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 587 | $78 | $59 |
| 99212 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | 140 | $47 | $37 |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 105 | $162 | $120 |
| 99222 | Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 79 | $136 | $107 |
| 31645 | Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | 27 | $76 | $61 |
| 32674 | Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | 24 | $177 | $141 |
| 32550 | Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid | 20 | $209 | $162 |
| 32666 | Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope | 15 | $746 | $583 |
| 32555 | Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | 15 | $111 | $88 |
| 75989 | Review by radiologist of image for drainage of fluid | 14 | $57 | $45 |
| 31624 | Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 11 | $56 | $45 |
Taxonomy & licensure
| Specialty | Code | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician | 208G00000X | ✓ | 221301 | MA |
Medicare eligibility
- Part B
- Yes
- DME
- Yes
- Home health
- Yes
- Power mobility
- Yes
- Hospice
- Yes
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Source: NPPES (public domain) and CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, or any government agency.