Dr. Yadranko Ducic, MD
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.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗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 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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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.
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