Dr. Christopher Ducko
Thoracic Surgery in Boston, Massachusetts
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 29+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher Ducko, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Jordan Hospital Inc, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, South Shore Hospital. Dr. Christopher Ducko also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc. Dr. Christopher Ducko accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (617) 732-6824 to request Dr. Christopher Ducko the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christopher Ducko |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7810969052 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 29 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Christopher Ducko attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1995.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1063409126
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Christopher Ducko
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher Ducko has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 29 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 221301 | Massachusetts |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Plymouth, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Boston, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Boston, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| South Weymouth, Massachusetts | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc
| Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc | 2054 |
Practice Locations
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115-6110
Phone: (617) 732-6824
Phone 2: (617) 732-5500
Fax: (617) 566-3441
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, June 13, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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