Halina Polek-Nowakowska, MD
NPI 1861598658 · Gastroenterology Physician · Gonzales, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Halina Polek-Nowakowska, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Gonzales, LA (NPI 1861598658).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861598658
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12975R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
623 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 194 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 118 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 95 | $158 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 55 | $231 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 49 | $97 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 832 | 314 |
| Famotidine | 592 | 229 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 427 | 405 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 371 | 121 |
| Sucralfate | 241 | 117 |
| Omeprazole | 178 | 66 |
| Naloxegol Oxalatebrand: Movantik | 103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,990 across 153 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
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Halina Polek-Nowakowska's NPI number?
- Halina Polek-Nowakowska's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861598658, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Halina Polek-Nowakowska's specialty?
- Halina Polek-Nowakowska is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Halina Polek-Nowakowska located?
- Halina Polek-Nowakowska's practice location on file with NPPES is 14076 Highway 44, Gonzales, LA 70737-6901.
- What is Halina Polek-Nowakowska's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Halina Polek-Nowakowska is (225) 647-6900.
- Does Halina Polek-Nowakowska accept Medicare?
- Halina Polek-Nowakowska is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Halina Polek-Nowakowska's NPI active?
- Yes — Halina Polek-Nowakowska's NPI (1861598658) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.