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Diagnostic Radiology

Gary R. Duckwiler, MD

Works at hospitals in Long Beach, CA · Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Gary R. Duckwiler, MD is a radiologist at 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806. Phone: (562) 933-1554. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gary R. Duckwiler had 58 Original Medicare patients and 201 services. NPI 1538111216. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gary R. Duckwiler, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Gary R. Duckwiler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary R. Duckwiler accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Gary R. Duckwiler see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 58 Original Medicare patients and 201 services for Gary R. Duckwiler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gary R. Duckwiler's NPI number?
1538111216. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Gary R. Duckwiler, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients58
Services billed to Medicare201
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist (36223)19 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)17 services
  3. Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist (36226)16 services
  4. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)14 services
  5. Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist (36224)12 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease47%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Anxiety43%

Hospitals where Gary R. Duckwiler works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gary R. Duckwiler at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gary R. Duckwiler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gary R. Duckwiler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Memorialcare Medical Foundation566 clinicians in the group
  • UCLA Radiology Medical Group202 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Long Beach

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Long Beach, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Memorialcare Medical Foundation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538111216
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians