Joseph Kowalski, OD
NPI 1194214890 · Optometrist · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Kowalski, OD is a Optometrist provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1194214890).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194214890
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OPT-OPT-LIC-3095 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
215 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 97 | $121 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 44 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $86 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 16 | $26 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 16 | $39 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $26–$141 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 164 | 78 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 42 | 18 |
| Timolol Maleate | 32 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 30 | 18 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 26 | 12 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 23 | 19 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-05-08
- Last updated
- 2022-01-19
- Certified
- 2022-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Kowalski's NPI number?
- Joseph Kowalski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194214890, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Kowalski's specialty?
- Joseph Kowalski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Joseph Kowalski located?
- Joseph Kowalski's practice location on file with NPPES is 1502 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716-3423.
- What is Joseph Kowalski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Kowalski is (520) 326-4321.
- Does Joseph Kowalski accept Medicare?
- Joseph Kowalski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Kowalski's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Kowalski's NPI (1194214890) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.