Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gonzales, LA

  • NPI 1861598658
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
14076 Highway 44
Gonzales, LA 707376901
(225) 647-6900
fax (225) 644-1453
Mailing address
2050 E Evergreen St
Gonzales, LA 707374913

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #12975R
Medicaid
LA #1556785

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861598658. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
805
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,871
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 231 144 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 130 111 $85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 124 124 $155
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 70 69 $236
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 49 47 $91
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 37 37 $194
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 34 29 $120
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 31 16 $77
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 30 27 $27
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 24 22 $175

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Gonzales Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,990
Transactions
149
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 53 $818.34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 12 $331.82
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 6 $233.69
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 14 $210.77
Ardelyx, INC. 8 $185.76
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 11 $181.97
Genzyme Corporation 7 $159.39
Janssen Biotech, INC. 11 $145.15
Lilly USA, LLC 9 $137.02
Gilead Sciences, INC. 2 $135.16
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC 5 $126.49
Qol Medical, LLC 4 $86.63
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC 3 $64.33
Celgene Corporation 2 $57.29
Braintree Laboratories, INC. 2 $48.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,990

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,916
Patients
1,326
Total drug cost
$503,264
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 871 291 $9,936
Famotidine Generic 503 225 $8,471
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 291 99 $298,416
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 234 228 $41,629
Omeprazole Generic 218 73 $2,422
Sucralfate Generic 187 97 $14,482
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 169 163 $28,775
Movantik (Naloxegol Oxalate) Brand 134 33 $77,592
Colestipol Hcl Generic 70 22 $8,855
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 45 31 $345

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska's medical specialty?
Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska practices Gastroenterology Physician in Gonzales, LA.
Where does Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska practice?
Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska practices at 14076 Highway 44, Gonzales, LA 707376901. Office phone: 2256476900.
What is Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska's NPI?
Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861598658, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Halina Polek-Nowakowska commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.