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DR. MARGARET KOWALSKI M.D.
NPI 1235122318
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Syracuse, NY

Active since August 24, 2005PECOS Enrolled
98.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
736 IRVING AVE, 9TH FL, SYRACUSE, NY 13210(315) 470-7396(315) 470-2806 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Margaret Kowalski M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MARGARET KOWALSKI M.D. (NPI 1235122318) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Syracuse, New York, licensed in New York (176810) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Crouse Hospital, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235122318
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARGARET KOWALSKICredential: M.D.
Location Address736 IRVING AVE, 9TH FLSyracuse, NY 13210-1687
Mailing Address4567 Crossroads Park Dr, 2nd FlLiverpool, NY 13088-3589 · (315) 434-9309 · Fax (315) 454-0136
Fax(315) 470-2806
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1235122318 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License Licensed in NY · 176810
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
736 IRVING AVE, Syracuse, NY 13210

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Margaret Kowalski M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID840200044
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060508000805
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
457 services257 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
408 services120 patients
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 88112
Cell examination of a specimen using selective cellular enhancement technique is a lab process that improves the visibility of certain cells in a sample. It helps in identifying abnormalities or diseases. The process is non-invasive, safe, and aids in accurate diagnosis.
70 services63 patients
Cell examination of body fluid, smears 88104
Cell examination of body fluid, or smear, is a laboratory test where a sample of your body fluid is taken. It's then thinly spread on a glass slide and examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. This can help diagnose various health conditions.
69 services58 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341
Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
57 services25 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307
A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.
53 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Crouse Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Syracuse, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330203
Location736 Irving AvenueSyracuse, NY 13210 · Onondaga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Syracuse, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number330241
Location750 East Adams StreetSyracuse, NY 13210 · Onondaga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 13210 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality96.98
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
736 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
736 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Anesthesiology
736 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Internal Medicine
736 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
736 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Pharmacist
736 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Emergency Medicine
736 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
736 IRVING AVE
SYRACUSE, NY 13210

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Margaret Kowalski's NPI number?

The NPI number for Margaret Kowalski is 1235122318. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2005.

Where is Margaret Kowalski located?

Margaret Kowalski practices at 736 Irving Ave 9th Fl, Syracuse, NY 13210. The listed phone number is (315) 470-7396.

What is Margaret Kowalski's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Margaret Kowalski enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Margaret Kowalski is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Margaret Kowalski affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Margaret Kowalski is affiliated with Crouse Hospital and University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Margaret Kowalski was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.