Physician Profile
Based in Bismarck, ND, Mustafa Kathawala, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Medicare claims data shows Mustafa provided 294 services to 286 patients. The services billed most often include biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. NPI 1497709695 identifies this record in the national registry.
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401 N 9TH ST
Bismarck, ND 58501
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
294 services · 286 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
121 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
57 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of small bowel (excluding lower small intestine) using an endoscope | Procedure | 44360 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45388 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Kathawala is a gastroenterologist in Bismarck, ND. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Kathawala is listed at 401 N 9Th St, Bismarck, ND 58501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (701) 712-4535. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Kathawala's National Provider Identifier is 1497709695. 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
Dr. Kathawala attended Other, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Kathawala has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kathawala performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, 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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