Walter Cholewczynski, M.D.
NPI 1679542666 · Surgery Physician · Bridgeport, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Cholewczynski, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Bridgeport, CT (NPI 1679542666).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679542666
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 042681 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
269 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 83 | $84 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 68 | $126 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 29 | $226 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $70 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $184 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Cholewczynski's NPI number?
- Walter Cholewczynski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679542666, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Cholewczynski's specialty?
- Walter Cholewczynski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Cholewczynski located?
- Walter Cholewczynski's practice location on file with NPPES is 226 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610-2811.
- What is Walter Cholewczynski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Cholewczynski is (203) 384-3873.
- Does Walter Cholewczynski accept Medicare?
- Walter Cholewczynski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Cholewczynski's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Cholewczynski's NPI (1679542666) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.