Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Karen Duclon, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1831 N BELCHER RD STE D2, Clearwater, FL 33765
7277346631
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1356386981 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. Duclon 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. Duclon

Dr. Karen Duclon is a nurse practitioner - family in Clearwater, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Duclon performed 26,657 Medicare services across 594 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Duclon received a total of $11,414 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 553 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Duclon is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 0% volume in FL$ $11,414 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
26,657
Medicare services
Top 0% in FL for nurse practitioner - family
594
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,403 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Certolizumab injection (Cimzia)20,400$4$11
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)3,000$19$45
Abatacept infusion (Orencia)2,200$34$78
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)340$82$270
Betamethasone steroid injection242$5$12
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle171$45$189
Blood draw (venipuncture)119$8$20
Joint injection, major joint98$41$207
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less57$83$345
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)30$58$184
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.
8.3% high complexity
89.9% medium
1.8% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$11,414
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,854/year across 4 years
Top 1% in FL for nurse practitioner - family
34
Companies
553
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.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,395 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$19 (0.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,621
2023
$3,156
2022
$2,127
2021
$2,511

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$1,852
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,041
ABBVIE INC.
$981
UCB, Inc.
$871
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$796
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$696
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$689
PFIZER INC.
$683
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$494
AbbVie Inc.
$476
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$447
Lilly USA, LLC
$372
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$331
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$301
GENZYME CORPORATION
$230
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$205
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$174
Genentech, Inc.
$145
Radius Health, Inc.
$111
Genentech USA, Inc.
$96
NeuroMetrix Inc
$73
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$69
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$44
Sandoz Inc.
$34
United Therapeutics Corporation
$30
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$27
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$22
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$21
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$20
SOBI, INC
$19
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$15
Bioventus LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AMJEVITA · Actemra · Arcalyst · BENLYSTA · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · CYLTEZO · Cimzia · Crysvita · EVENITY · EVUSHELD · Enbrel · GELSYN-3 · HUMIRA · HYMOVIS · HYRIMOZ · IDACIO · ILARIS · INFLECTRA · KEVZARA · KINERET · KRYSTEXXA · LUPKYNIS · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENCIA · Otezla · PENNSAID · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SAPHNELO · SIMPONI ARIA · SKYRIZI · TALTZ · TAVNEOS · TREMFYA · TYVASO · Tavneos · Tymlos · XELJANZ · XIAFLEX · ZTLido · 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for nurse practitioner - family in FL.

Equivalent to $43 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nurse Practitioner - Familys within 10 mi
2,111
Per 100K population
219.8
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
WINDMOOR HEALTHCARE OF CLEARWATER
2.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Duclon is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 1%), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Duclon experienced with certolizumab injection (cimzia)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Duclon performed 20,400 certolizumab injection (cimzia) 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. Duclon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Duclon received a total of $11,414 from 34 companies across 553 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. Duclon's costs compare to other nurse practitioner - familys in Clearwater?
Dr. Duclon's average Medicare payment per service is $10. 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. Duclon) 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →