DR. ROBERT JAMES KONESS M.D.
NPI 1750348157
Surgery in Providence, RI

Q: What is Robert Koness's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Koness is 1750348157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. R. James Koness MD.

Q: What is Robert Koness's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Koness was last updated on September 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.

Active since April 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

830 CHALKSTONE AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02908(401) 273-7100(401) 357-3053 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Robert James Koness M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT JAMES KONESS M.D. (NPI 1750348157) is an individual surgery provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (07304) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Roger Williams Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750348157

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT JAMES KONESSCredential: M.D.

Location Address830 CHALKSTONE AVEProvidence, RI 02908-4734

Mailing Address830 Chalkstone AveProvidence, RI 02908-4734 · (401) 273-7100 · Fax (401) 357-3053

Phone(401) 273-7100

Fax(401) 357-3053

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 1983

Enumeration DateApril 28, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 2025

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2025

✔ NPI 1750348157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in RI · 07304

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedSurgery · Surgical OncologyTaxonomy 2086X0206X · License 07304 (RI)

830 CHALKSTONE AVE, Providence, RI 02908

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. R. James Koness Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 150 Maude StProvidence, RI 02908-4325 · Phone (401) 456-2441

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid9006606RI

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

Dr. Robert James Koness 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 ID1052302635

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040521000684

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

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Koness reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Chartercare Roger Williams Medical Center

0.2 mi

Internal Medicine

825 CHALKSTONE AVE
Providence, RI 02908

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
96 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649009507 (401) 456-2000

Prospect Chartercare Rwmc, LLC

0.2 mi

Internal Medicine

825 CHALKSTONE AVE
Providence, RI 02908

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
162 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285059287 (401) 456-2000

Chartercare Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital

2.2 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE
North Providence, RI 02904

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
69 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1255160115 (401) 456-3000

Prospect Chartercare Sjhsri, LLC

2.2 mi

Internal Medicine

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE
North Providence, RI 02904

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
110 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1588089759 (401) 456-3000

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This 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.

79 services63 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

53 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Roger Williams Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number410004

Location825 Chalkstone AvenueProvidence, RI 02908 · Providence County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02908 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

$90.48 typical visit price

range $58.57 – $177.03

Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.64 – $44.25)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$72.93 typical visit price

range $18.92 – $144.38

Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

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