Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Yadranko Ducic, MD

Otolaryngology · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
923 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8179200484
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1417972225 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ducic

Dr. Yadranko Ducic is an otolaryngology specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ducic performed 1,774 Medicare services across 1,518 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ducic received a total of $1,046 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 18 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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. Ducic 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 22% volume in TX $1,046 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,774
Medicare services
Top 22% in TX for otolaryngology
1,518
Unique beneficiaries
$164
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~93 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
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.
316 $92 $450
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.
311 $82 $233
Esophagoscopy, diagnostic
A procedure to visually examine the esophagus using a flexible tube with a camera. This exam allows the provider to check for abnormalities or disease within the esophageal lining.
194 $81 $294
Bronchoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the lung airways using an endoscope to visually inspect the inside of the lungs and airways.
142 $51 $708
Skin graft, each additional 30 sq cm
This procedure involves transferring skin to repair a wound. The code applies to each additional 30 square centimeters of skin graft used beyond the initial amount.
96 $170 $529
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
93 $144 $429
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
78 $104 $280
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.
72 $42 $94
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.
52 $131 $358
Dilation of esophagus 51 $30 $356
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.
44 $71 $156
Salivary gland growth removal with facial nerve release
Surgical removal of a growth from a salivary gland while releasing the facial nerve to ensure its safety and proper function during the procedure.
41 $622 $2,710
Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck
Surgical removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue from the neck area.
32 $1,032 $3,494
Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm
A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters.
25 $485 $2,472
Destruction of nasal surface soft tissue
A procedure to remove or destroy abnormal tissue on the surface lining of the nasal passages.
25 $86 $650
Bronchoscopy through tracheostomy
Examination of the windpipe and lung airways using a flexible tube with a camera inserted through a permanent opening in the neck.
24 $134 $475
Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less.
23 $360 $1,750
Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less
A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts.
22 $279 $1,721
Tongue biopsy, posterior third
A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the back one-third of the tongue for laboratory examination.
21 $40 $383
Reshaping of nasal cartilage 20 $357 $1,800
Removal of growth or tissue from lower skull base
This procedure involves the surgical removal of abnormal growths or tissue located at the lower base of the skull, outside the protective membranes covering the brain.
18 $1,438 $6,356
Skin graft site preparation, face or scalp, 100 sq cm or less
Preparation of the skin area on the face, scalp, or other specified body parts to receive a skin graft in infants and children. The area prepared is 100 square centimeters or 1% of the body surface area, whichever is less.
15 $206 $882
Nasal passage repair
A surgical procedure to repair the nasal passage. This code covers the repair itself without specifying the underlying condition or technique.
13 $819 $2,218
Removal of nasal sinus
Surgical removal of the nasal sinus.
12 $1,179 $4,202
Removal of thyroid 12 $516 $2,400
Removal of facial or scalp muscle growth, 2.0 cm or larger
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a growth located in the muscle tissue of the face or scalp. The growth being removed measures 2.0 centimeters or more in size.
11 $209 $1,205
Endoscopic nasal sinus incision
A surgical procedure to open a nasal sinus using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to allow access to the sinus cavity.
11 $102 $762
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 ↗
$1,046
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $174/year across 6 years
Bottom 44% in TX for otolaryngology
11
Companies
18
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
$1,046 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$105
2023
$135
2022
$270
2021
$111
2019
$65
2018
$361

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$422
Lumenis BE inc
$250
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$98
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$65
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$48
ABBVIE INC.
$46
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
AXOGEN
$24
Baxter Healthcare
$20
Stryker Corporation
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 73.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Affinity · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BOTOX · CCD VIDEO RHINO-LARYNGOSCOPE · FLOSEAL · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · Integra · LIGASURE · MANDIBULAR RECON · NTSC · OptiLight
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 $59 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
52
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ducic is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 22% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Ducic experienced with nasal and throat exam with endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ducic performed 316 nasal and throat exam with endoscope 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. Ducic receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ducic received a total of $1,046 from 11 companies across 18 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. Ducic's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Fort Worth?
Dr. Ducic's average Medicare payment per service is $164. 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. Ducic) 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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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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