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Joseph Kay, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1994)

Professional interests include: heart valve disease, congenital heart disease, heart problems

12505 E. 16th Avenue 3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-5300

Joseph Kay, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Aurora, CO specializing in interventional cardiology, pediatric cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1994 and has 29 years of experience. Joseph Kay, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Health (UCHealth), CU Medicine and UCHealth Adult Congenital Heart Disease - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Some issues Joseph Kay, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

“His cardiologist, Dr. Joseph Kay, likes what he sees.”—"Mother And Son Share Heart Defect And Cardiologist", CBS Boston, October 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Joseph Kay, MD in 2019

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic right heart catheterization

In 2019, Joseph Kay, MD had a list price for diagnostic right heart catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

cardiac procedures	62
doctor visit	97
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

**Gender**
Female	86
Male	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	23
Asian	0
Hispanic	0
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	17
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Cancer	7
Dementia	8

cardiac procedures	63
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	86
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

**Gender**
Female	73
Male	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Asian	0
Hispanic	13
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	11
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Cancer	9
Dementia	0

cardiac procedures	68
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	70
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
minimally invasive procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

**Gender**
Female	176
Male	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	34
Asian	0
Hispanic	28
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	36
Less than 65	166

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Cancer	11
Dementia	0

cardiac procedures	91
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	107
hospital care	176
inpatient care	165
minimally invasive procedures	17
outpatient care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

**Gender**
Female	126
Male	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	26
Asian	0
Hispanic	28
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	23
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	31
Cancer	9
Dementia	12

cardiac procedures	64
doctor visit	82
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

**Gender**
Female	81
Male	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	16
Asian	0
Hispanic	21
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Cancer	7
Dementia	9

cardiac procedures	109
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	93
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	91

**Gender**
Female	100
Male	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	24
Asian	0
Hispanic	20
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	12
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Cancer	10
Dementia	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Joseph Kay, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Aurora, CO during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Joseph Kay, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	57
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	94
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kay, MD.

**Gender**
Female	84
Male	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	11
Asian	0
Hispanic	23
Native American	0
Other	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joseph Kay, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Joseph Kay, MD treated during 2019 were Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Heart Failure and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	26
Cancer	7
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Joseph Kay, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1994. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Montana.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Montana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Joseph Kay, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

University of Colorado Health (UCHealth)

CU Medicine

UCHealth Adult Congenital Heart Disease - Anschutz Medical Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Midlands Choice

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Medicaid Choice

Mines & Associates

United Behavioral Health

Presbyterian Health Plan

Coventry Health Care

Friday Health Plans

First Choice of the Midwest

Kaiser Permanente

Beacon Health Options

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Cofinity

Colorado Community Health Alliance

Aetna

Oscar Health Plan (EXCEPT Colorado Choice)

UnitedHealthcare

Colorado Access

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

Healthy Blue of Nebraska

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

First Choice Health - Big Sky Region

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (EXCEPT Anthem Pathway & Pathway Essentials for Children's Colorado Denver Metro locations )

Integrated Health Plans

Humana

Cigna (EXCEPT for Cigna Connect & SureFit)

USA Managed Care Organization

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

UCHealth Plan Administrators

TRICARE / HealthNet

MultiPlan (EXCEPT Christian Cares)

Bright Health Plan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Joseph Kay, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$3,009 VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $1,768	TRACLEER BOSENTAN $1,200	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $42
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$161 Structural Heart $142	Vascular $19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$154 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $154
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$124 Melody $124
Amgen Inc.	$26 $26
Other	$38 Interventional Radiology $18	$20

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,266
Food and Beverage	$1,159
Education	$88

Research Payments

Joseph Kay, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $41,704.

Biography

Dr. Joseph Kay practices interventional cardiology. Dr. Kay is especially interested in heart valve disease, internal medicine, and congenital heart disease. He honors Medicare insurance. After completing medical school at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. His distinctions include: Best Doctor for Executives, ColoradoBiz Magazine (2012) Named Best Congenital Heart Disease Doctor; Best Doctors, 5230 Magazine (2018) ACHD; and Best Doctors, 5280 Magazine (2017) ACHD. Dr. Kay is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, the University Physicians Group, and the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH).