DR. STEPHEN ALAN KOWALSKY OD
NPI 1700880341
Optometrist in Sparta, NJ
NPI Status: Active since June 10, 2005
Contact Information
21 LAFAYETTE RD
SUITE C
SPARTA, NJ
ZIP 07871
Phone: (973) 729-7755
Fax: (973) 729-0677
- Individual
- Male
- Optometrist
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About STEPHEN KOWALSKY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Stephen Kowalsky, a provider established in Sparta, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Optometrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700880341 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152W00000X with license number 27OA00390300 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1700880341
- Provider Name
- DR. STEPHEN ALAN KOWALSKY OD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 21 LAFAYETTE RD SUITE C SPARTA, NJ 07871
- Location Phone
- (973) 729-7755
- Location Fax
- (973) 729-0677
- Mailing Address
- 21 LAFAYETTE RD SUITE C SPARTA, NJ 07871
- Mailing Phone
- (973) 729-7755
- Mailing Fax
- (973) 729-0677
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 06-10-2005
- Last Update Date
- 09-07-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Optometrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 152W00000X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- 27OA00390300
- License State
- NJ
- Taxonomy Description
- Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 521380 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | NJ | |
| 0171090001 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | NJ | |
| U26884 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | NJ |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient complete exam of visual system
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Photography of the retina
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 16 times for 11 patientsPhotography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Care Plan | 97% | 62 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 44% | 57 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 98% | 54 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1700880341, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700880341, enumerated as an "individual" on June 10, 2005.
The provider is located at 21 LAFAYETTE RD SUITE C SPARTA, NJ 07871 and the phone number is (973) 729-7755.
Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
