Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Kowal, OD

Optometrist · Lexington, NC

  • NPI 1609855816
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
801 E Center St
Lexington, NC 272924401
(336) 249-8901
fax (336) 248-2695

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 31, 2012
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #1225
Medicaid
NC #890929X

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609855816. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
320
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$25,188
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 87 86 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 46 41 $85
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 45 39 $33
92134 Imaging of retina 29 29 $37
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing 27 27 $31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 24 24 $142
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 18 14 $101
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 18 16 $59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 14 12 $54
92250 Photography of the retina 12 12 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 1 $25.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
373
Patients
47
Total drug cost
$27,403
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 207 47 $3,798
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 33 0 $2,532
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 29 0 $317
Timolol Maleate Generic 26 0 $595
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 18 0 $4,696
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 17 0 $576
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 16 0 $3,956
Travoprost Generic 16 0 $2,198
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 11 0 $8,734

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Kowal's medical specialty?
Dr. David Kowal practices Optometrist in Lexington, NC.
Where does Dr. David Kowal practice?
Dr. David Kowal practices at 801 E Center St, Lexington, NC 272924401. Office phone: 3362498901.
What is Dr. David Kowal's NPI?
Dr. David Kowal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609855816, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. David Kowal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.