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- 20308 Beecher St, Fairhope, AL 36532
About Dr. Kowal
Keith A. Kowal, M.D. practices otolaryngology — otology & neurotology in Fairhope, AL. Keith is a 1983 graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Keith provided 1,085 services to 704 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, professional service for multiple injections of allergen, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528064201.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (404) 432-2391
- Email not available
Practice Locations
20308 BEECHER ST
Fairhope, AL 36532
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
- Congenital neck mass
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Ear-tube placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
- Facial reconstructive surgery
Head and neck surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Hearing test
- Rigid laryngoscopy
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Instrumental swallowing evaluation
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,085 services · 704 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
40 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
37 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31298 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
17 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Destruction of surface soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30802 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
81 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Keith A. Kowal?
Keith A. Kowal is an ENT doctor in Fairhope, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Otology & Neurotology”.
NPI registry
What is Keith A. Kowal's address?
Keith A. Kowal is listed at 20308 Beecher St, Fairhope, AL 36532. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Keith A. Kowal?
The number on file is (404) 432-2391. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Keith A. Kowal?
Keith A. Kowal's National Provider Identifier is 1528064201. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Keith A. Kowal train?
Keith A. Kowal attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Keith A. Kowal have?
Keith A. Kowal has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Keith A. Kowal perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Keith A. Kowal performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for needle or tube localization; provides treatments such as professional service for multiple injections of allergen and electronic analysis of neurostimulator generator with simple cranial nerve stimulator programming, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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