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CATHERINE MICHELLE KOWALSKI D.O.
NPI 1346406865
Hospitalist in Vero Beach, FL

Active since August 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.89/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 36TH ST, VERO BEACH, FL 32960(772) 567-4311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2023, Apr 5, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Catherine Michelle Kowalski D.o. NPPES

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

CATHERINE MICHELLE KOWALSKI D.O. (NPI 1346406865) is an individual hospitalist provider in Vero Beach, Florida, licensed in Florida (OS19788) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346406865
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCATHERINE MICHELLE KOWALSKICredential: D.O.
Location Address1000 36TH STVero Beach, FL 32960-4862
Mailing Address3300 S Fiske BlvdRockledge, FL 32955-4306 · (321) 434-1771
Phone(772) 567-4311
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1346406865 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · OS19788✔ Licensed in OH · 010474
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License OS19788 (FL)
1000 36TH ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Catherine Michelle Karl D.o.

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11320 Mercy Dr NWCanton, OH 44708-2614 · Phone (330) 489-1000
Location 28745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940-5997 · Phone (321) 434-1771

Other Identifiers 2

OtherVQ655FL · Medicare Hf
Medicaid1346406865FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 22 Health, CareSource, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Catherine Michelle Kowalski D.o. 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 ID2365699444
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230621000154
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Catherine Kowalski reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Indian River Health Services Inc
Same address
Cardiovascular Disease
1000 36TH ST
Vero Beach, FL 32960
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 505 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144764325 (772) 567-4311
Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc
33 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
200 SE HOSPITAL AVE
Stuart, FL 34994
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 602 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194790055 (772) 287-5200
Health First Medical Group, LLC
34 mi
General Practice
1223 GATEWAY DR
Melbourne, FL 32901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 773 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750626495 (321) 434-5055

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
210 services122 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
159 services91 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
156 services155 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
114 services114 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
32 services32 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
19 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Holmes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100019
Location1350 S Hickory StMelbourne, FL 32901 · Brevard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Vero Beach, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100105
Location1000 36th StVero Beach, FL 32960 · Indian River County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cape Canaveral Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cocoa Beach, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100177
Location701 W Cocoa Beach CausewayCocoa Beach, FL 32932 · Brevard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Viera Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Melbourne, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100315
Location8745 N Wickham RdMelbourne, FL 32940 · Brevard County
Emergency services

Palm Bay Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palm Bay, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100316
Location1425 Malabar Rd, NEPalm Bay, FL 32907 · Brevard County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32960 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
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

89.89/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.75
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.

MR. ROBERT MATTHEW TACK PA-C
Physician Assistant
1000 36TH ST
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 567-4311
DR. FARAH YOLANDA FOURCAND M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
1000 36TH ST
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 567-4311
MR. CRAIG JOSEPH ROMERO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1000 36TH ST
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 567-4311
CARL TACK MD
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
1000 36TH ST
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 563-4711
TRACY BEST APRN-FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1000 36TH ST
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 567-4311
KATELIN MCGINNIS R.D
Dietitian, Registered
1000 36TH ST
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 567-4311
JENNY NGAN NGUYEN PA
Physician Assistant
1000 36TH ST
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 567-4311
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SERVICES OF THE TREASURE COAST
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1000 36TH ST
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 713-6263

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 Catherine Kowalski's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Kowalski is 1346406865. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2008. The provider is also known as Catherine Michelle Karl D.O..

Where is Catherine Kowalski located?

Catherine Kowalski practices at 1000 36th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The listed phone number is (772) 567-4311.

What is Catherine Kowalski's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Catherine Kowalski enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Catherine Kowalski's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Catherine Kowalski reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Indian River Health Services Inc (Vero Beach, FL), Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc (Stuart, FL) and Health First Medical Group, LLC (Melbourne, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Catherine Kowalski's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Catherine Kowalski accept?

Health plans from 22 Health, CareSource, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 1 other insurer list Catherine Kowalski as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Catherine Kowalski affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Kowalski is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cape Canaveral Hospital, Viera Hospital and Palm Bay Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Kowalski was last updated on July 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.