Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Luis Duarte, MD
Neurological Surgery · San Angelo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Duarte
Dr. Luis Duarte is a neurological surgery specialist in San Angelo, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Duarte performed 3,149 Medicare services across 1,868 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Duarte received a total of $1,203,797 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 231 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. The majority of payments are classified as financial or ownership interests (royalties, licensing fees, or investment interests). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Duarte 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in TX
$1,203,797 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,149
Medicare services
Top 2% in TX for neurological surgery
1,868
Unique beneficiaries
$186
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~157 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. |
790 | $92 | $219 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
452 | $0 | $1 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
322 | $9 | $41 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
136 | $188 | $704 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
110 | $186 | $506 |
| Spinal fusion of additional segment A surgical procedure to join an additional section of the spine to the existing fusion. This is performed as a separate or subsequent step to stabilize more of the spinal column. |
106 | $297 | $1,625 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
97 | $185 | $1,055 |
| Spine fusion with cage or mesh device insertion A surgical procedure to fuse spine bones by inserting a cage or mesh device into the disc space. |
93 | $196 | $779 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
92 | $97 | $542 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
82 | $328 | $1,225 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, each additional segment This procedure involves the partial removal of spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is billed for each additional spinal segment treated beyond the initial segment. |
66 | $160 | $2,490 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
59 | $176 | $718 |
| Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft | 52 | $54 | $206 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | 46 | $1,180 | $5,195 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 3-6 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize three to six vertebrae in the back. |
43 | $580 | $6,895 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
42 | $184 | $818 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment. |
40 | $500 | $3,233 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 2-3 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of two to three spinal segments. |
39 | $553 | $4,410 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
38 | $390 | $1,601 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
37 | $146 | $773 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
36 | $81 | $397 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
30 | $349 | $1,492 |
| Anterior lumbar interbody fusion with partial disc removal A surgical procedure to fuse the lower spine bones by accessing the area through the abdomen and partially removing a spinal disc. |
30 | $1,175 | $5,225 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
30 | $199 | $560 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 29 | $301 | $1,182 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck A procedure involving the placement of a stabilizing device on the back of a single vertebra in the neck. |
28 | $577 | $4,746 |
| Spinal fusion of neck, posterior approach A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the cervical spine using a back approach to stabilize the neck. |
26 | $867 | $3,977 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
24 | $331 | $1,242 |
| Spinal stabilization device, each additional segment Placement of a stabilizing device on an additional segment of a broken spine bone. This code is used for each extra segment treated beyond the initial one. |
23 | $167 | $677 |
| Spinal fusion with disc removal and nerve release, 1 disc This surgery connects two or more vertebrae in the upper spine to stabilize the area. It involves removing a damaged disc and relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve. |
23 | $1,277 | $5,055 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
22 | $112 | $477 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
22 | $101 | $268 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
16 | $8 | $8 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
16 | $90 | $303 |
| Skull bone removal for brain blood aspiration A surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull bone to access and drain a blood accumulation located in the upper brain, either outside or below the brain membrane. |
15 | $1,481 | $5,108 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement, 4-7 segments Surgical placement of a device to stabilize the front of the spine across four to seven bone segments. |
14 | $575 | $4,796 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment Surgical removal of part of the spinal bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves in one segment. |
12 | $480 | $5,424 |
| 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. |
11 | $119 | $319 |
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.
11.2% high complexity
42.3% medium
46.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,203,797
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $171,971/year across 7 years
Top 0% in TX for neurological surgery
44
Companies
231
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.
Financial / Ownership
Ownership or investment interests, royalties, and licensing fees
$942,449 (78.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$252,134 (20.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,160 (0.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$55 (0.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$207,203
2023
$207,500
2022
$223,683
2021
$165,842
2020
$103,130
2019
$142,118
2018
$154,321
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Hyhte Holdings Inc.
$459,690
Republic Spine
$322,318
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
$153,992
DePuy Synthes Products LLC
$89,696
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$74,301
The Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education
$49,693
Amendia, Inc.
$24,288
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$14,506
Globus Medical, Inc.
$3,643
Joimax, Inc.
$2,000
Intelivation Technologies, LLC
$1,750
Republic Spine, LLC
$1,538
Camber Spine Technologies LLC
$1,465
Spinal Elements, Inc.
$1,034
Abbott Laboratories
$720
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$554
PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$522
ulrich medical USA, Inc.
$307
Stryker Corporation
$250
Camber Spine Technologies
$233
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.
$179
Nevro Corp.
$144
Titan Spine, LLC
$117
Osseus Fusion Systems, LLC
$109
Ethicon US, LLC
$104
SI-BONE, Inc.
$79
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$73
Spine Wave, Inc.
$66
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$52
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$43
Medicrea USA, Corp.
$41
SI-BONE, INC.
$38
Meticuly Inc.
$35
Olympus America Inc.
$27
7D Surgical ULC
$27
Osteomed LLC
$27
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
AbbVie Inc.
$20
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
ViiV Healthcare Company
$19
Aesculap, Inc.
$15
Centinel Spine, LLC
$14
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$13
Ceribell, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 77.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
10MM · 7D Surgical System · ADHERUS AUTOSPRAY DURAL SEALANT · AESCULAP · APRETUDE · Allograft · BOTOX · CAVUX Cervical Cage · CODMAN CERTAS · COFLEX INTERLAMINAR TECHNOLOGY · CONCORDE · CORE · Ceribell Rapid Response EEG · El Capitan · El Capitan O · Enseal X1 · Excelsius - GPS · Exparel · Golden Isles Pedicle Screw System · INFINITY · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · Interbody Fusion System Improvements · Intracept · Megadyne · Meticuly Patient-Specific Titanium Mesh Implant · NEURO-Osteomatch · NSE - SONOPET · Nebula Expandable · Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs · OLIF Lumbar Interbody System · Octrode SCS Leads · Olympic MIS · PASS-LP · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · PROCLAIM · PRODISC C · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs · RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE · Restore Interbody Fusion System · Restore Line Extension · SAVCHT · SAVTHT · SOMATOM go.Top · SPETZLER-MALIS · STREAMLINE MIS SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM · Savannah T MIS · Savannah-T High Top Screw · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · SlMMETRY · Spinal Implants · Spira · Spira-O · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · TITAN ENDOSKELETON · Trauma · iFuse Implant
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 →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for neurological surgery in TX.
Equivalent to $38,228 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Neurological surgerists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
6.7
County median income
$66,254
Nearest hospital
SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Duarte is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in TX), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of TX peers, with 20 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. Duarte experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Duarte performed 790 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. Duarte receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Duarte received a total of $1,203,797 from 44 companies across 231 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. Duarte's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in San Angelo?
Dr. Duarte's average Medicare payment per service is $186. 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. Duarte) 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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