24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Duck, Family Medicine Specialist in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Craig Duck, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Duck graduated from UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles and completed his residency at Santa Monica-Ucla Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Duck is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duck’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duck’s office.
Where did Dr. Duck go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Santa Monica-Ucla Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles | UC Los Angeles Medical Center, Santa Monica | Primary Care Physician
Is Dr. Duck board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Craig Duck, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Duck speak?
Dr. Duck and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Duck typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Duck diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Duck. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Duck typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Duck performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Duck. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Duck accept my insurance?
Dr. Duck accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Duck accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Duck in Encinitas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Duck's office located?
What is Dr. Duck's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Duck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306808613.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duck?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duck
What is Dr. Craig Duck's specialty?
Dr. Duck is a Family Medicine Specialist near Encinitas, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Craig Duck affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Duck is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Craig Duck accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Craig Duck is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Craig Duck offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Duck's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Craig Duck?
Please contact Dr. Duck's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Duck have?
Dr. Craig Duck is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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A306
477 N El Camino Real Ste A306
Encinitas, CA 92024