Active NPI 1235232745 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alan S Kowitz , MD

Urology • Sequim, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alan Kowitz, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Sequim, WA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Kowitz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 840 N 5TH AVE.

Dr. Kowitz is affiliated with Peacehealth and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

840 N 5th Ave

Sequim, WA 983823045

Telephone 3605822840

Fax 3605822841

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Coastal Medical Group, Ps Facility NPI 1679768063

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Vermont College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Sequim, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 37.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Sequim, WA (351 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

100.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

56.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kowitz (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Sequim Specialty Average (37.0 Years) 37.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	63	21	$109.25	$51.12
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	57	56	$294.12	$78.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	41	$167.90	$96.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	37	$106.00	$65.83
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	34	15	$64.00	$24.78
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	32	27	$52.00	$23.84
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	21	20	$265.75	$77.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	19	$106.00	$65.83
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	13	$69.00	$30.38
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	14	14	$349.82	$113.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$164.50	$97.28
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$293.75	$122.06
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$244.38	$146.20
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$292.50	$127.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	104	$165.79	$97.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	92	$107.40	$67.02
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	92	86	$274.54	$79.66
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	80	11	$109.25	$51.33
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	51	48	$52.00	$24.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	40	$53.00	$36.37
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	40	32	$69.00	$31.02
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	32	32	$231.00	$145.97
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	30	30	$292.50	$129.33
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	29	20	$64.00	$25.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	28	$164.50	$98.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	28	$106.00	$67.02
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	27	25	$901.44	$396.09
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	26	11	$92.75	$26.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	22	$293.75	$134.31
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	21	21	$231.00	$146.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$274.75	$135.86
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	17	16	$57.75	$25.84
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	15	15	$71.00	$33.18
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	13	13	$1772.75	$722.84
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	13	13	$265.75	$80.16
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	13	11	$64.00	$25.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$53.00	$36.30
55876 Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy	11	11	$211.00	$101.26
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	11	11	$326.50	$91.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	145	129	$108.78	$67.35
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	134	121	$271.78	$80.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	106	$168.10	$99.21
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	53	50	$52.00	$25.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$164.50	$100.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	38	$53.00	$36.23
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	37	32	$87.95	$32.07
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	37	25	$92.75	$23.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	33	$106.00	$68.00
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	36	31	$83.50	$30.43
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	31	28	$447.19	$137.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$274.75	$136.85
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	26	$293.75	$131.68
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	24	24	$1772.75	$712.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	22	22	$237.05	$147.76
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$359.50	$187.75
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	20	20	$888.16	$416.87
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	15	$231.00	$147.97
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	15	14	$337.38	$101.01
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	14	14	$265.75	$77.76
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube	14	11	$57.75	$25.60
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	11	11	$1193.75	$577.97
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$318.25	$151.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	143	127	$106.94	$52.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	132	121	$164.50	$80.59
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	112	103	$280.19	$83.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	44	$164.50	$80.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	43	$56.00	$26.74
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	33	33	$231.00	$114.04
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	32	32	$352.75	$172.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	29	$106.00	$52.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$274.75	$132.15
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	20	$69.00	$32.80
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	22	14	$64.00	$26.52
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	21	21	$1772.75	$760.09
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	20	$293.75	$140.30
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	20	18	$334.66	$97.78
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	20	20	$265.75	$79.67
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	18	17	$896.70	$430.99
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	17	17	$71.00	$34.69
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	17	17	$292.50	$128.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$231.00	$113.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	156	139	$166.97	$78.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	126	117	$109.06	$50.81
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	95	83	$308.30	$83.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	44	41	$53.00	$25.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	42	$164.50	$79.73
51705 Removal of skin suture with change of bladder tube	42	12	$109.25	$53.77
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	39	39	$356.43	$166.93
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	38	37	$231.00	$112.34
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	34	29	$69.00	$32.69
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	31	29	$331.77	$117.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$279.70	$127.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	26	$106.00	$51.69
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	24	24	$71.00	$34.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	23	$293.75	$138.45
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	23	23	$292.50	$134.98
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	15	11	$92.75	$31.16
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	14	$231.00	$112.33
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	15	15	$265.75	$83.80
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	14	14	$1772.75	$714.81
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	14	14	$1193.75	$589.72
55876 Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy	12	12	$211.00	$100.03
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$854.00	$411.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	252	230	$106.51	$51.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	197	$165.12	$78.54
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	83	77	$275.49	$83.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	80	77	$53.00	$25.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	75	75	$278.18	$128.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	61	$164.50	$78.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	49	$106.00	$51.36
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	46	46	$352.75	$169.08
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	37	17	$64.00	$26.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	28	$235.59	$108.35
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	28	22	$75.21	$31.67
11980 Insertion of hormone pellets beneath the skin	26	13	$170.00	$57.26
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	26	24	$345.34	$113.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$274.75	$129.58
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	24	24	$79.71	$32.98
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	21	21	$368.62	$129.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$160.25	$76.77
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	17	17	$265.75	$83.98
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$352.75	$168.99
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	17	14	$869.07	$413.62
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	15	$231.00	$111.18
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	15	15	$1233.54	$601.31
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	15	15	$1772.75	$746.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$53.00	$25.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$293.75	$137.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	275	234	$105.46	$50.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	267	249	$163.69	$77.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	99	86	$52.55	$25.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$272.00	$128.06
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	82	77	$285.47	$104.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	55	$162.75	$77.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	43	$105.00	$50.32
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	36	36	$353.16	$165.10
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	31	11	$64.00	$25.59
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	30	30	$228.75	$109.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$272.00	$127.91
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	23	22	$71.00	$33.44
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	23	21	$69.00	$32.27
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	20	20	$292.50	$131.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$158.65	$75.47
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$349.25	$166.47
76857 Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis	17	16	$40.25	$24.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-12

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License WA MD00029130

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License WA MD00029130

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License AK 212404

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Peacehealth

3100 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 999015746

Phone: 9072288300

Secondary Practice Locations

3100 Tongass Ave

Ketchikan, AK 999015746

Phone: 9072288101

834 Sheridan St

Port Townsend, WA 983682443

Phone: 3603852200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified), MPAS

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Specialist

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Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active September 10, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 10, 2013

Registered at 840 N 5TH AVE, SEQUIM, WA 983823045 (Tel: 3605822840)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 10, 2013

Registered at 840 N 5TH AVE, SEQUIM, WA 983823045 (Tel: 3605822840)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 10, 2013

Recorded as ALAN KOWITZ, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 10, 2013

Specialist (License #MD00029130 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235232745

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 07, 2006

Last Update: May 29, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

840 N 5th Ave

Sequim, WA 983823045

Phone: 3605822840

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