Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Bernard Durante, MD
Clinical & Laboratory Immunology (Allergy & Immunology) Physician · Plymouth, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Durante
Dr. Bernard Durante is a clinical & laboratory immunology physician in Plymouth, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Durante performed 27,121 Medicare services across 6,541 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Durante received a total of $2,922 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in clinical & laboratory immunology (allergy & immunology) physician. 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. Durante is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ 27,121 Medicare services
$2,922 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗27,121
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in MA for clinical & laboratory immunology (allergy & immunology) physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
6,541
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,356 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test with airborne allergens A procedure where small amounts of airborne allergens are injected into the skin to check for allergic reactions. |
11,886 | $4 | $25 |
| Allergy immunotherapy preparation A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens. |
6,694 | $12 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
2,124 | $64 | $300 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
1,983 | $153 | $792 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
992 | $91 | $400 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
826 | $124 | $550 |
| Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections. |
669 | $9 | $80 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
363 | $53 | $360 |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (age 6+) An overnight test conducted in a sleep laboratory to monitor sleep patterns and bodily functions in patients aged 6 years or older. |
216 | $500 | $1,900 |
| Sleep study with continuous airway pressure, age 6+ A sleep study conducted in a sleep lab that monitors breathing and other body functions while administering continuous airway pressure. This test is performed on patients aged 6 years or older. |
133 | $523 | $2,000 |
| Nasal and throat exam with endoscope A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway. |
129 | $90 | $450 |
| Balance testing with recording A procedure to evaluate balance function by recording the results during testing. |
125 | $89 | $317 |
| Vocal cord movement assessment with endoscope This procedure uses an endoscope to examine the movement of the vocal cords. It allows for the visual assessment of how the vocal cord flaps function. |
123 | $158 | $800 |
| Vestibular function test with thermal irrigation A test that assesses balance by irrigating both ears with warm and cool fluids to evaluate inner ear function. |
123 | $33 | $200 |
| Use of electrodes during balance testing Application of electrodes to monitor physiological responses during a balance assessment. |
123 | $9 | $25 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
106 | $75 | $350 |
| Head repositioning exercises for dizziness A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis. |
80 | $33 | $125 |
| Esophageal motility study A test that evaluates the movement and function of the esophagus. |
63 | $182 | $600 |
| Endoscopic control of nosebleed A procedure to stop bleeding in the nose using an endoscope to visualize the area. |
51 | $218 | $1,037 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
47 | $106 | $400 |
| Allergen injection administration Professional service for the administration of a single allergen injection. |
47 | $5 | $30 |
| Esophageal function monitoring via nasal tube This procedure involves prolonged monitoring and recording of esophageal function using a nasal tube equipped with an electrode. |
43 | $344 | $1,500 |
| Home sleep test with portable monitor An unattended sleep study performed at home using a portable monitor that records breathing, heart rate, and oxygen levels. |
38 | $74 | $1,500 |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | 32 | $57 | $338 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
32 | $40 | $250 |
| Eardrum incision with tube insertion A small cut is made in the eardrum to insert a ventilation tube, performed under local or topical anesthesia. |
30 | $175 | $642 |
| Salivary gland needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of tissue from a salivary gland for laboratory examination. |
19 | $73 | $260 |
| Nasal endoscopy A procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nose and sinuses. |
13 | $319 | $1,238 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
11 | $22 | $86 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,922
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $487/year across 6 years
Bottom 17% in MA for clinical & laboratory immunology (allergy & immunology) physician
14
Companies
46
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
$2,905 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$16 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$97
2023
$1,464
2021
$363
2020
$74
2019
$490
2018
$434
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Genentech USA, Inc.
$63
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Resmed Corp
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,679
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$435
ALK-Abello, Inc
$196
Stryker Corporation
$193
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$130
Genentech USA, Inc.
$83
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$72
Greer Laboratories, Inc.
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$22
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$19
Resmed Corp
$16
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Aerin Medical Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 79.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSENSE · ALAR · Coblation - Sinus Wands · DUPIXENT · Dymista · ENTELLUS - MINIFESS TURBINATE FORCEPS · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FUSION · NUVENT · ORALAIR · Odactra · Otiprio · PROPEL · QUADCUT · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · StealthStation · Vivaer RF Stylus · Xolair
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Clinical & laboratory immunology physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
0.4
County median income
$109,698
Nearest hospital
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Durante is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Durante experienced with allergy skin test with airborne allergens?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Durante performed 11,886 allergy skin test with airborne allergens 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. Durante receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Durante received a total of $2,922 from 14 companies across 46 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. Durante's costs compare to other clinical & laboratory immunology physicians in Plymouth?
Dr. Durante's average Medicare payment per service is $40. 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. Durante) 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 →
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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. Data Coverage reflects 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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