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Pathology

Margaret H. Kowalski, MD

Works at hospitals in Syracuse, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Margaret H. Kowalski, MD is a pathologist at 736 Irving Ave, Fl 9, Syracuse, NY 13210. Phone: (315) 470-7396. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Margaret H. Kowalski had 565 Original Medicare patients and 1,345 services. NPI 1235122318. 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: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 736 Irving Ave, Fl 9, Syracuse, NY 13210 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (315) 470‑7396
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Crouse Hospital
  • Group practice: Syracuse Gastroenterological Associates.Pc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 1980 (46 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Margaret H. Kowalski, 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 Margaret H. Kowalski accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Margaret H. Kowalski 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 Margaret H. Kowalski see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 565 Original Medicare patients and 1,345 services for Margaret H. Kowalski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Margaret H. Kowalski's NPI number?
1235122318. 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 Margaret H. Kowalski, 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 patients565
Services billed to Medicare1,345
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)865 services
  2. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)70 services
  3. Cell examination of body fluid, smears (88104)69 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)57 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)53 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)30%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Hospitals where Margaret H. Kowalski works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Margaret H. Kowalski 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.

  • Crouse HospitalSyracuse, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330203

Practice locations

Addresses where Margaret H. Kowalski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Margaret H. Kowalski as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Syracuse Gastroenterological Associates.Pc34 clinicians in the group
  • Pathology Associates of Syracuse PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Syracuse

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Syracuse, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Syracuse Gastroenterological Associates.Pc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1980 (46 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235122318
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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