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General Surgery

Kathleen Kurowski, MD

Works at hospitals in Norwich, CT · Willimantic, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Kathleen Kurowski, MD is a general surgeon at 111 Salem Tpke, Norwich, CT 06360. Phone: (860) 892-6906. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kathleen Kurowski had 90 Original Medicare patients and 138 services. NPI 1033104245. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 111 Salem Tpke, Norwich, CT 06360 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (860) 892‑6906
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: William W Backus Hospital, Windham Community Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: The William W Backus Hospital (+1 more)
  • Medical school: New York Medical College · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kathleen Kurowski, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kathleen Kurowski accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathleen Kurowski accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kathleen Kurowski see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 138 services for Kathleen Kurowski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kathleen Kurowski's NPI number?
1033104245. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kathleen Kurowski, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients90
Services billed to Medicare138
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
  2. Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)17 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)13 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)50%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Anxiety33%
  • Depression30%

Hospitals where Kathleen Kurowski works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kathleen Kurowski at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • William W Backus HospitalNorwich, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070024
  • Windham Community Memorial HospitalWillimantic, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070021

Practice locations

Addresses where Kathleen Kurowski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kathleen Kurowski as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The William W Backus Hospital249 clinicians in the group
  • Windham Community Memorial Hospital Inc64 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Norwich

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norwich, CT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The William W Backus Hospital

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033104245
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians