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WALTER KWASS M.D.
NPI 1972585008
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Daly City, CA

Active since November 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, DALY CITY, CA 94015(650) 991-6780 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Walter Kwass M.d. NPPES

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

WALTER KWASS M.D. (NPI 1972585008) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Daly City, California, licensed in California (89436) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, and maintains a secondary practice location in Haverhill.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972585008
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameWALTER KWASSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 SOUTHGATE AVEDaly City, CA 94015-2259
Mailing Address1580 Laurel StSan Carlos, CA 94070-5157 · (650) 394-4492
Phone(650) 991-6780
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 1962
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 2018
✔ NPI 1972585008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 89436✔ Licensed in CT · 016674✔ Licensed in MA · 35851
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, Daly City, CA 94015
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1140 Lincoln AveHaverhill, MA 01830-6700 · Phone (978) 420-1405 · Fax (978) 420-1410

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid2169801MA
Medicaid001166743CT

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Walter Kwass 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 ID1052334489
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081219000425
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 4

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 nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
80 services27 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 99307
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
37 services29 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
23 services17 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Northampton, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220015
Location30 Locust StreetNorthampton, MA 01060 · Hampshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baystate Franklin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenfield, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220016
Location164 High StreetGreenfield, MA 01301 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Holyoke Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Holyoke, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220024
Location575 Beech StreetHolyoke, MA 01040 · Hampden County
Emergency services

Baystate Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220077
Location759 Chestnut StreetSpringfield, MA 01199 · Hampden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94015 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
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

DR. MARY CATHERINE TAYLOR SIEBEL PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, SUITE 301
DALY CITY, CA 94015
San Mateo County (415) 455-9572
MAHASTI SAGHIZADEH DDS
Dentist (Periodontics)
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, 208
DALY CITY, CA 94015
San Mateo County (650) 756-0938
EDWARD SUN M.D., INC.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, SUITE 115
DALY CITY, CA 94015
San Mateo County (650) 991-4466
DR. JOHN O LAI M.D.
Internal Medicine
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, SUITE 115
DALY CITY, CA 94015
San Mateo County (650) 991-4463
JEFF GEE MD INC
Family Medicine
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, SUITE 102
DALY CITY, CA 94015
San Mateo County (650) 755-3000
KEVIN MINGYIU WONG M.D.
Internal Medicine
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, #115
DALY CITY, CA 94015
San Mateo County (650) 991-4466
PING H CHOW MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, SUITE 207
DALY CITY, CA 94015
San Mateo County (650) 755-9108
DENNIS L. HAMBY, MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1500 SOUTHGATE AVE, 201
DALY CITY, CA 94015
San Mateo County (650) 997-0555

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 Walter Kwass's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Kwass is 1972585008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005.

Where is Walter Kwass located?

Walter Kwass practices at 1500 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA 94015. The listed phone number is (650) 991-6780.

What is Walter Kwass's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is Walter Kwass enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Kwass 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.

What insurance does Walter Kwass accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Walter Kwass 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 Walter Kwass affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Kwass is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Holyoke Medical Center and Baystate Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Kwass was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.