Catherine Nina Kowal, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Naples, FL

Catherine Nina Kowal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Naples, Florida. She graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates Llc and her current practice location is 1855 Veterans Park Dr, Suite 103, Naples, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (239) 596-5220.

Catherine Nina Kowal is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME62925) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1013909332.

Contact Information

Catherine Nina Kowal, MD
1855 Veterans Park Dr, Suite 103,
Naples, FL 34109-0446
(239) 596-5220
(239) 643-9816

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCatherine Nina Kowal
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience39 Years
Location1855 Veterans Park Dr, Naples, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Catherine Nina Kowal graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013909332
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375504756
  • Enrollment ID: I20041019001310

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Catherine Nina Kowal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013909332NPI-NPPES
373916300MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology ME62925 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lee Memorial HospitalFort myers, FLHospital
Cape Coral HospitalCape coral, FLHospital
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine RidgeNaples, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
American Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates Llc084057500788

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Catherine Nina Kowal allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAmerican Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598205072
PECOS PAC ID: 0840575007
Enrollment ID: O20170705001308

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Catherine Nina Kowal is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Catherine Nina Kowal, MD
1855 Veterans Park Dr, Suite 103,
Naples, FL 34109-0446

Ph: (239) 596-5220
Catherine Nina Kowal, MD
1855 Veterans Park Dr, Suite 103,
Naples, FL 34109-0446

Ph: (239) 596-5220

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