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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kowalczyk, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Richard Kowalczyk, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kowalczyk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kowalczyk’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kowalczyk’s office at (313) 916-2600.
Is Dr. Kowalczyk board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Kowalczyk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kowalczyk speak?
Dr. Kowalczyk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kowalczyk typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kowalczyk diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kowalczyk. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kowalczyk typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Kowalczyk may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Kowalczyk's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kowalczyk accept my insurance?
Dr. Kowalczyk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 916-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kowalczyk accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Kowalczyk in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Broward Health
Corporate Services
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Payment System (HPS)
Independent Health Association
Medica Group
Medicare
The Alliance
Unknown
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Kowalczyk's office located?
Dr. Richard Kowalczyk's Primary Practice
2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(313) 916-2600
What is Dr. Kowalczyk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kowalczyk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548466675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kowalczyk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kowalczyk
What is Dr. Richard Kowalczyk's specialty?
Dr. Kowalczyk is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Milwaukee, WI.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Richard Kowalczyk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kowalczyk is affiliated with Aurora St Luke's Medical Center - Milwaukee, Aurora West Allis Medical Center, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - Women's Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Kowalczyk accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Richard Kowalczyk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Kowalczyk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kowalczyk's office at (313) 916-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Kowalczyk?
Please contact Dr. Kowalczyk's office at (313) 916-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Kowalczyk have?
Dr. Richard Kowalczyk is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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