Quick answers
- Does Karolina Kowalska accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karolina Kowalska 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 Karolina Kowalska see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 212 Original Medicare patients and 813 services for Karolina Kowalska. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karolina Kowalska's NPI number?
- 1942791686. 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 Karolina Kowalska, 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 | 212 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 813 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)191 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)102 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)81 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)71 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)70 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%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis36%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karolina Kowalska is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1715 E 13th StBrooklyn, NY 11229 (646) 680‑4227
- 740 64th StBrooklyn, NY 11220 (718) 439‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karolina Kowalska as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advantagecare Physicians PC303 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advantagecare Physicians PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | State University Of New York - State College Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942791686 |
| 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
- 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