Quick answers
- Does Frank Kowalkowski Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank Kowalkowski Jr. 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 Frank Kowalkowski Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 181 Original Medicare patients and 410 services for Frank Kowalkowski Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frank Kowalkowski Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1376955849. 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 Frank Kowalkowski Jr., 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 patients | 181 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 410 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)80 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)37 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (77001)37 services
- Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) (36561)21 services
- Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36558)17 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis51%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Anxiety41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Hospitals where Frank Kowalkowski Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frank Kowalkowski Jr. 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.
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390114
- UPMC EastMonroeville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390328
- UPMC MercyPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390028
- UPMC PassavantPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390107
- UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390164
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank Kowalkowski Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1211 Wilmington AveNew Castle, PA 16105
- 1211 Wlmngtn Ave Grnd Flr, Div of Pulm Allergy and Crit Care MedNew Castle, PA 16105 (724) 656‑4660
- 1400 Locust StPittsburgh, PA 15219
- 1400 Locust St, Suite 3206Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 232‑8276
- 200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frank Kowalkowski Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in New Castle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Castle, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376955849 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians