Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Nowak, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Salinas, CA

  • NPI 1639243843
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1095 Los Palos Drive
Salinas, CA 939013916
(831) 775-0205
fax (831) 775-0206

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 4, 2007
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A63245
Medicaid
CA #00A632450

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639243843. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,614
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$186,316
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 481 348 $138
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 316 316 $120
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 267 202 $51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 201 146 $98
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 81 72 $145
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 59 59 $180
70486 Ct scan of face without contrast 46 43 $151
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 42 31 $60
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope 35 32 $32
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 26 26 $183

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 177. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$834
Transactions
28
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 9 $265.15
GENZYME CORPORATION 11 $238.59
Cochlear Americas 1 $139.82
Stryker Corporation 1 $66.36
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 3 $64.96
KLS-Martin L.P. 2 $39.84
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $19.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$834

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
801
Patients
471
Total drug cost
$18,257
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 111 87 $300
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) Brand 76 50 $1,213
Famotidine Generic 76 33 $737
Omeprazole Generic 66 31 $932
Pilocarpine Hcl Generic 64 21 $3,708
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 57 22 $912
Ofloxacin Generic 56 31 $6,094
Nystatin Generic 50 27 $782
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 44 16 $1,867
Azithromycin Generic 43 30 $188

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kenneth Nowak's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Nowak practices Otolaryngology Physician in Salinas, CA.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Nowak practice?
Dr. Kenneth Nowak practices at 1095 Los Palos Drive, Salinas, CA 939013916. Office phone: 8317750205.
What is Dr. Kenneth Nowak's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Nowak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639243843, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Nowak accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Nowak accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Nowak 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 99203); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.