Ryan D. Duncan, MD
Ryan D. Duncan is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Brentwood, TN with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ryan D. Duncan, MD practices as part of a group otolaryngology specialist practice in Brentwood, TN. He graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2648dNPPES updated 2019-02-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1622 Westgate Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027-8019
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.58%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
6.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.2 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
352
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
200
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
562
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $200k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$922 received from industry
30 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ryan D. Duncan's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.56 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
24 years in practice
Experienced
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
222 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-1852
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Ryan D. Duncan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ryan D. Duncan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brentwood required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ryan D. Duncan
NPI records show Dr. Duncan as active with telehealth listed in Brentwood, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (629) 255-2231.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ryan D. Duncan
Practice Location
1622 Westgate Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027-8019
Mailing Address
222 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203-1852
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