Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ezekiel Duke, M.D.
Optician · Abilene, TX
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Duke 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. Duke
Dr. Ezekiel Duke is an optician specialist in Abilene, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Duke performed 2,835 Medicare services across 1,218 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Duke received a total of $15,821 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1253 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Duke 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 23% volume in TX
$15,821 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,835
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for optician
1,218
Unique beneficiaries
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
912 | $79 | $341 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
631 | $43 | $167 |
| 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. |
172 | $59 | $241 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
122 | $35 | $130 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
121 | $35 | $135 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
99 | $126 | $346 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
82 | $1 | $4 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
80 | $5 | $18 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
68 | $10 | $50 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
48 | $23 | $85 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
43 | $29 | $106 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
42 | $16 | $45 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
41 | $2 | $15 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 39 | $18 | $49 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
33 | $9 | $39 |
| Annual depression screening | 32 | $18 | $49 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
31 | $25 | $70 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
30 | $30 | $107 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
27 | $42 | $179 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
25 | $151 | $546 |
| COVID-19 immunoassay detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay method to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) through direct visual observation. |
23 | $41 | $160 |
| 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. |
22 | $114 | $445 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
22 | $147 | $444 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
20 | $41 | $140 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
19 | $35 | $134 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
19 | $14 | $40 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
16 | $14 | $50 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
16 | $81 | $222 |
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 ↗$15,821
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,260/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for optician
53
Companies
1,253
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
$15,806 (99.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15 (0.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,044
2023
$3,100
2022
$2,720
2021
$2,633
2020
$1,915
2019
$1,788
2018
$621
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,233
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,850
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,790
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,092
Amgen Inc.
$1,037
AbbVie Inc.
$990
ABBVIE INC.
$720
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$602
PFIZER INC.
$561
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$444
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$424
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$367
Abbott Laboratories
$350
Corium, LLC
$336
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$279
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$198
Exact Sciences Corporation
$191
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$190
Allergan, Inc.
$175
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$146
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$145
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$144
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$128
Lundbeck LLC
$114
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$105
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$99
Boston Scientific Corporation
$84
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$75
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$68
Medtronic, Inc.
$66
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$65
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$64
Allergan Inc.
$63
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$62
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$59
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$52
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$44
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$38
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Genentech USA, Inc.
$34
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$29
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$25
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
Biogen, Inc.
$20
Eisai Inc.
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$16
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
EISAI INC.
$14
Neuronetics, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.1% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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.
Equivalent to $558 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
14.6
County median income
$66,406
Nearest hospital
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ABILENE
8.9 mi
8.9 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Duke is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Duke experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Duke performed 912 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Duke receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Duke received a total of $15,821 from 53 companies across 1,253 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. Duke's costs compare to other opticians in Abilene?
Dr. Duke's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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. Duke) 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.
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