Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen
Dr. Kathleen M. Duerksen
Last updated: Nov 11, 2016

Dr. Kathleen M. Duerksen

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 36 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1985
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1417966607

Dr. Kathleen M. Duerksen M.D.

Plastic Surgeon

She is located at 5979 East Grant Road Suite 115 in Tucson, AZ 85712. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Buttock Lift, Cataracts, Dry Eyes, Herpes of the Eye, Pink Eye. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417966607. Appointment can be made via the phone number (520) 751-8030. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen, being an plastic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Kathleen M. Duerksen.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Breast Implant Removals
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Buttock Lift
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dermabrasion
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Eyelid Lift
  • Facelift
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Lip Augmentation
  • Liposuction
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Otoplasty / Ear Lift
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Kathleen M. Duerksen

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Kathleen M. Duerksen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Network data as of Jun 29, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Kathleen M. Duerksen is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Kathleen M. Duerksen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery .

Bills through: Kathleen M Duerksen Md Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Allergan $577
Shire North American Group $216
Galderma International $215

Other

Food and Beverage $1635

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1985

Additional Specialities

  • Ophthalmologist

Affiliated practices

Kathleen M Duerksen MD
5979 East Grant Road
Tucson, 85712 AZ
(520) 751-8030

Affiliated hospitals

NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
6200 NORTH LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD
TUCSON, 85741 AZ
(520) 469-8100

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona?

Yes, Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen treat?

Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Buttock Lift, Cataracts, Dry Eyes, Herpes of the Eye, Pink Eye. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen is affiliated with Kathleen M Duerksen MD.

Has Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen is affiliated with NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER.

Where can you meet with Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen?

Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen's office is located at 5979 East Grant Road Suite 115 in Tucson, AZ 85712.