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Active NPI 1609121722 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jay Nichols Joy , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Durango, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jay Joy, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology practicing in Durango, CO. With approximately 56 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1970, Dr. Joy delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 523 S CAMINO DEL RIO STE B.

Dr. Joy is affiliated with Durango Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity, special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

523 S Camino Del Rio Ste B

Durango, CO 813036853

Telephone 9702471970
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver

Graduation Year

1970

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Durango, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
56 Yrs +13.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 43.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Durango, CO (267 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Joy (56 Years) 56 Yrs
Durango Specialty Average (43.0 Years) 43.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
3,275 1,898 $145.42 $72.16
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
56 51 $71.46 $44.36
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
45 40 $48.01 $25.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-17
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License CO 19142

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Durango Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery Llc

523 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 813036853

Phone: 9702471970

Secondary Practice Locations

681 Bitterroot Gulch Trl

Loveland, CO 805379431

Phone: 9706690951

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1053724062

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Tessa Fain , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1184484123

Physician Assistant

NPI 1326054925

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Janelle Stewart , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1427010842

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1447249636

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Cara Ascarrunz , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1528641693

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 17, 2024

Registered at 523 S CAMINO DEL RIO STE B, DURANGO, CO 813036853 (Tel: 9702471970)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 17, 2024

Registered at 523 S CAMINO DEL RIO STE B, DURANGO, CO 813036853 (Tel: 9702471970)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 17, 2024

Pathology (License #19142 in CO)

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Updated Practice Location December 20, 2018

Registered at 555 RIVERGATE STE B4-81, DURANGO, CO 813017485 (Tel: 9702470937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 20, 2018

Registered at 1011 N MILDRED RD, CORTEZ, CO 813212435 (Tel: 9705658482)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 20, 2018

Recorded as JAY JOY, MD

NPI Profile Active July 14, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 14, 2012

Registered at 681 BITTERROOT GULCH TRL, LOVELAND, CO 805379431 (Tel: 9706690951)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 14, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 7717, LOVELAND, CO 805370717 (Tel: 9706690951)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 14, 2012

Recorded as JAY JOY, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 14, 2012

Pathology (License #19142 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 14, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609121722
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 14, 2012
Last Update: January 17, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

523 S Camino Del Rio Ste B

Durango, CO 813036853

Phone: 9702471970

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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