KATHLEEN M. DUERKSEN M.D. – NPI #1417966607
Ophthalmology

A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.

KATHLEEN DUERKSEN is an ophthalmologist located in TUCSON, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417966607 to KATHLEEN DUERKSEN on August 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Nov 11, 2016. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KATHLEEN DUERKSEN below.

NPI Profile for
KATHLEEN M. DUERKSEN

NPI Number
1417966607
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KATHLEEN M. DUERKSEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5979 E GRANT RD
SUITE 115
TUCSON, AZ 85712
Phone: (520) 751-8030 Fax: (520) 751-0990
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KATHLEEN DUERKSEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDAZ145252
Taxonomy Code(s)

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Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0200X
- Ophthalmology / Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Primary)
AZ 21767

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1985
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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