Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Kowalski, OD
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Tucson, AZ
- NPI 1194214890
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 10 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1502 N Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 857163423
(520) 326-4321 - Mailing address
-
14 Calera Canyon RD
Salinas, CA 939089359
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 19, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Arizona #2241 · Montana #OPT-OPT-LIC-3095
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194214890. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
620
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$57,171
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 222 | 220 | $124 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 96 | 96 | $161 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 95 | 93 | $38 | |
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 63 | 62 | $46 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 38 | 38 | $88 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 33 | 33 | $36 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 31 | 31 | $35 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 19 | 16 | $55 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 12 | 12 | $60 | |
92025 |
Ct scan of cornea | 11 | 11 | $32 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 30 peers in Tucson Optometrist, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$47
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $26.89 | |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 1 | $19.91 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
397
Patients
156
Total drug cost
$149,416
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 110 | 40 | $2,882 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 69 | 27 | $78,475 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 43 | 22 | $477 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 35 | 13 | $42,035 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 31 | 12 | $1,028 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | Generic | 26 | 0 | $881 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 22 | 17 | $1,030 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $10,005 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 16 | 11 | $10,425 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 14 | 14 | $206 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Kowalski's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Kowalski practices Optometrist in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Joseph Kowalski practice?
Dr. Joseph Kowalski practices at 1502 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 857163423. Office phone: 5203264321.
What is Dr. Joseph Kowalski's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Kowalski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194214890, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Kowalski accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Kowalski accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Kowalski commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.