Dr Karen J Kowalske, MD - Medicare Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation in Dallas, TX

Dr Karen J Kowalske, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Dallas, Texas. She went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. She is a member of the group practice University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and her current practice location is 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 645-0624.

Dr Karen J Kowalske is licensed to practice in Texas (license number H7774) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1134181944.

Contact Information

Dr Karen J Kowalske, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
(214) 645-0624
(214) 645-0078



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen J Kowalske
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Experience38 Years
Location5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Karen J Kowalske attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134181944
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496846198
  • Enrollment ID: I20070809000670

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen J Kowalske such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134181944NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation H7774 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.Dallas, TXHospital
Parkland Health & Hospital SystemDallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center06481882502588

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Entity NameUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972579365
PECOS PAC ID: 0648188250
Enrollment ID: O20031106000792

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Karen J Kowalske, MD
Po Box 845347,
Dallas, TX 75284-5347

Ph: (214) 645-0624
Dr Karen J Kowalske, MD
5323 Harry Hines Blvd,
Dallas, TX 75390-7208

Ph: (214) 645-0624

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctors in Dallas, TX

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 763-520-0453    
Dr. Matt Y. Bayazitoglu, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 N Washington Ave, Suite 4000, Dallas, TX 75246
Phone: 214-820-8557    Fax: 214-480-8356
Tracey Rae Adams, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2301 S Hampton Rd, Suite 800, Dallas, TX 75224
Phone: 214-534-8913    
Desi Elpidio Barroga, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7515 Greenville Ave Ste 700, Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 214-369-7881    Fax: 214-369-7882
Dr. Deno B Barroga, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7515 Greenville Ave, Ste 700, Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 214-369-7881    Fax: 214-369-7882
Dr. Brandt Gros, PT
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Wendy E. Goodwin, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dept. Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Dallas, TX 75390
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