Rebecca Kowalski, M.D.
NPI 1972768869 · Surgery Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rebecca Kowalski, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1972768869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972768869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 254130 (MA)
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 tenure25% of score
17 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
188 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 67 | $18 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 46 | $190 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia Using an Endoscope49650 | 20 | $508 |
| Initial Repair of Sliding Hernia of Abdomen, Less Than 3 Cm in Length49591 | 18 | $224 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 13 | $128 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,636 across 5 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
- 2008-07-21
- Last updated
- 2019-12-09
- Certified
- 2019-12-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rebecca Kowalski's NPI number?
- Rebecca Kowalski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972768869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rebecca Kowalski's specialty?
- Rebecca Kowalski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rebecca Kowalski located?
- Rebecca Kowalski's practice location on file with NPPES is 186 E 76th St Fl 1, New York, NY 10021-2822.
- What is Rebecca Kowalski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rebecca Kowalski is (212) 434-3285.
- Does Rebecca Kowalski accept Medicare?
- Rebecca Kowalski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rebecca Kowalski's NPI active?
- Yes — Rebecca Kowalski's NPI (1972768869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.