Dr Keith A Kowal, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Fairhope, AL

Dr Keith A Kowal, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Fairhope, Alabama. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Ent Centers Of Excellence and his current practice location is 20308 Beecher St, Fairhope, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (404) 432-2391.

Dr Keith A Kowal is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD.34240) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1528064201.

Contact Information

Dr Keith A Kowal, MD
20308 Beecher St,
Fairhope, AL 36532-3692
(404) 432-2391
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Keith A Kowal
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience41 Years
Location20308 Beecher St, Fairhope, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Keith A Kowal attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528064201
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/11/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082500236
  • Enrollment ID: I20160215000657

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Keith A Kowal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528064201NPI-NPPES
179628MedicaidAL
511-69027OtherALBCBS OF AL
102I43287OtherALMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery 036199 (Georgia)Secondary
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery MD.34240 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
South Baldwin Regional Medical CenterFoley, ALHospital
Thomas HospitalFairhope, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ent Centers Of Excellence28607028913

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Keith A Kowal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEnt Centers Of Excellence
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689043515
PECOS PAC ID: 2860702891
Enrollment ID: O20151103003103

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Keith A Kowal is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Keith A Kowal, MD
1851 N Mckenzie St Ste 106,
Foley, AL 36535-4704

Ph: (251) 943-1117
Dr Keith A Kowal, MD
20308 Beecher St,
Fairhope, AL 36532-3692

Ph: (404) 432-2391

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