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Active NPI 1881906865 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Helen Young Kay , DO

Surgery • Durango, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Helen Kay, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Durango, CO. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Dr. Kay delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 MERCADO ST STE 220.

Dr. Kay maintains professional affiliations with Dean Health Systems Inc, Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Mercado St Ste 220

Durango, CO 81301

Telephone 9707643450
Fax 9703826607
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Durango, CO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -1.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.6 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Durango, CO (635 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
38.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kay (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Durango Specialty Average (18.6 Years) 18.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
11 11 $225.00 $137.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-14
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CO DR.0074499

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NY 274326

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado

1 Mercado St, Durango, CO 813017310

Phone: 9707643450

Dean Health Systems Inc

3400 E Racine St, Janesville, WI 535462344

Phone: 6083738000

Secondary Practice Locations

355 Bard Ave, Department Of Surgery

Staten Island, NY 103101664

Phone: 7188182420

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 14, 2025

Registered at 1 MERCADO ST STE 220, DURANGO, CO 81301 (Tel: 9707643450)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 14, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 800022, KANSAS CITY, MO 641800022 (Tel: 8009530104)

NPI Profile Active November 16, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 16, 2015

Registered at 355 BARD AVE, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, STATEN ISLAND, NY 103101664 (Tel: 7188182420)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 16, 2015

Registered at 355 BARD AVE, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, STATEN ISLAND, NY 103101664 (Tel: 7188182420)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 16, 2015

Recorded as HELEN KAY, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 16, 2015

Surgery (License #274326 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 08, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881906865
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 08, 2010
Last Update: August 14, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 800022

Kansas City, MO 641800022

Phone: 8009530104

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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