2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1639107444 MD
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PETER KOWALSKI, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in TUCSON, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.8K
116 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PETER KOWALSKI, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TUCSON, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 113 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.8K across 116 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PETER KOWALSKI, MD filed 2,381 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TUCSON, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PETER KOWALSKI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PETER KOWALSKI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2006

NPI 1639107444

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,381 297% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within Arizona

1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

PETER KOWALSKI, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in TUCSON, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1639107444. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PETER KOWALSKI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2800 E AJO WAY, TUCSON, AZ, 85713, with a listed phone of (520) 871-7500. NPI 1639107444 was issued on 06/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOWALSKI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,381 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $516K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2800 E AJO WAY
TUCSON, AZ 85713

Provider Details

NPI 1639107444
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PETER KOWALSKI, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
TUCSON, AZ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for PETER KOWALSKI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Alkermes, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PETER KOWALSKI, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,381 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,381
Total Claims
$516K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,794
Total Day Supply
82,131
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$430K
Generic Drug Cost
$86K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 92, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
117
Duloxetine Hcl
105
Clozapine
104
Trazodone Hcl
99
Benztropine Mesylate
95
Quetiapine Fumarate
87
Risperidone
86
Lorazepam
72
Escitalopram Oxalate
66
Lamotrigine
62

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview

How PETER KOWALSKI, MD fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider

PETER KOWALSKI, MD's 2,381 claims are above the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KOWALSKI.

Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PETER KOWALSKI, MD's specialty?
PETER KOWALSKI, MD specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does PETER KOWALSKI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PETER KOWALSKI, MD wrote 2,381 Medicare Part D claims totaling $516K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is PETER KOWALSKI, MD located?
PETER KOWALSKI, MD is located at 2800 E AJO WAY, TUCSON, AZ, 85713. Phone: (520) 871-7500.
What is PETER KOWALSKI, MD's NPI number?
PETER KOWALSKI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639107444, issued on 06/29/2006.
Does PETER KOWALSKI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PETER KOWALSKI, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $430K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PETER KOWALSKI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PETER KOWALSKI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Clozapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PETER KOWALSKI, MD accept Medicare?
PETER KOWALSKI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,381 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PETER KOWALSKI, MD's credentials?
PETER KOWALSKI, MD's NPI is 1639107444 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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