Dr. Kay Duefrene

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 52+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kay Duefrene Jr., CSW,MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Fortuna, California. She attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Hospital, Redwood Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kay Duefrene also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including California Emergency Physicians Medical Group. Dr. Kay Duefrene accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Kay Duefrene at 3300 Renner Dr to request Dr. Kay Duefrene the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3300 Renner Dr
Fortuna, CA 95540-3120


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kay Duefrene Jr.
Gender Female
PECOS ID 9739075797
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 52 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
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    Clinical Social Worker
    Clinical social work is a healthcare profession based on theories and methods of prevention and treatment in providing behavioral healthcare (mental health and substance use disorder) services, with special focus on bio-psychosocial problems and disorders.
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Kay Duefrene attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1972.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1669434452
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Kay Duefrene

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kay Duefrene has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 52 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • California Emergency Physicians Medical Group


Practice Locations

3300 Renner Dr
Fortuna, CA 95540-3120
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, November 11, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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