Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kathleen Duerksen, M.D.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Tucson, AZ

  • NPI 1417966607
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5979 E Grant RD, Suite 115
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 751-8030
fax (520) 751-0990

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 11, 2016
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #21767
Medicaid
AZ #145252

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417966607. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,235
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$387,423
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit 3,005 25 $6
92285 Photography of content of eyes 740 571 $22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 277 277 $161
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing 259 255 $29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 179 147 $124
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 148 148 $768
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 97 88 $87
68840 Probing of nasal tear duct 73 51 $159
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 69 69 $109
92285 Photography of content of eyes 64 59 $3

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Tucson Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 261. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$582
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 5 $168.81
Abbvie INC. 2 $152.68
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $141.24
Merz North America, INC. 1 $100.42
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 1 $18.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$582

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
363
Patients
317
Total drug cost
$4,141
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 194 175 $2,188
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 131 118 $1,627
Tramadol Hcl Generic 14 13 $15
Cephalexin Generic 12 11 $116
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 12 0 $196

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kathleen Duerksen's medical specialty?
Dr. Kathleen Duerksen practices Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Kathleen Duerksen practice?
Dr. Kathleen Duerksen practices at 5979 E Grant RD, Tucson, AZ 85712. Office phone: 5207518030.
What is Dr. Kathleen Duerksen's NPI?
Dr. Kathleen Duerksen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417966607, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kathleen Duerksen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kathleen Duerksen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kathleen Duerksen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.