THOMAS E. KOWALSKY MD – NPI #1457316036
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

THOMAS KOWALSKY is a surgeon located in FORT MYERS, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457316036 to THOMAS KOWALSKY on April 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Mar 21, 2017. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for THOMAS KOWALSKY below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS E. KOWALSKY

NPI Number
1457316036
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS E. KOWALSKY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
21 BARKLEY CIRCLE
FORT MYERS, FL 33907
Phone: (239) 939-2616 Fax: (239) 939-9093
Mailing address
2234 COLONIAL BLVD
MANAGED CARE DEPT.
FORT MYERS, FL 33907-1412
Phone: (239) 931-7342 Fax: (239) 931-7385
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for THOMAS KOWALSKY

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA PROVIDER #FL4109759
OTHERAMERIGROUP205689
OTHERAVMED206369
OTHERBCBS PROVIDER #FL36427
OTHERCIGNA PROVIDER #FL1114981
OTHERWELLCAREFL974397
MEDICAIDFL044255100
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 FL ME0048210
2086S0129X
- Surgery / Vascular Surgery		 FL ME0048210

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1980
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
THOMAS KOWALSKY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL
      636 DEL PRADO BLVD
      CAPE CORAL, FL 33990
    • GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE HEALTH
      13681 DOCTORS WAY
      FORT MYERS, FL 33912
    • LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      2776 CLEVELAND AVE
      FORT MYERS, FL 33901

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