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Selwyn Kay, MD

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About Dr. Kay

Selwyn Kay, MD practices surgery in Bakersfield, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Selwyn cared for 90 Medicare patients across 90 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609876754.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1980

Specialty

Surgery (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon CMedical Board of California
No. 51249CurrentExpires Jul 2027Since 2003
NPINational Provider Identifier
1609876754Issued 2005

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Kay?

Dr. Kay is a general surgeon in Bakersfield, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Kay's address?

Dr. Kay is listed at 2521 G St, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kay?

The number on file is (661) 327-2544. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Kay's NPI number?

Dr. Kay's National Provider Identifier is 1609876754. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Kay train?

Dr. Kay attended Other, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Kay been practicing?

Dr. Kay has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Kay perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kay performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Kay confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kay. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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