24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kowal, Internist in Albany, NY?
Dr. William Kowal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Kowal graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency at Baystate Medical Center. He is a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society, American College of Physicians, Medical Society of the County of Albany, and Medical Society of the State of New York. Dr. Kowal is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kowal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kowal’s office at (518) 458-8014.
Where did Dr. Kowal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baystate Medical Center
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kowal speak?
Dr. Kowal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Kowal treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kowal 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. Kowal. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Which procedures does Dr. Kowal perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Kowal may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kowal's office.
Does Dr. Kowal accept my insurance?
Dr. Kowal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 458-8014 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kowal accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Kowal in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CDPHP
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
HealthNow New York
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kowal's office located?
Dr. William Kowal's Primary Practice
1444 Western Ave Ste B
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 458-8014
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Massachusetts Medical Society
Member
American College of Physicians
Member
Medical Society of the County of Albany
Member
Medical Society of the State of New York
Member
What is Dr. Kowal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kowal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669464889.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kowal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kowal
What is Dr. William Kowal's specialty?
Dr. Kowal is a Internist near Albany, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Kowal to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. William Kowal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kowal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Peters Hospital - Albany. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is William Kowal accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. William Kowal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Kowal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kowal's office at (518) 458-8014 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Kowal?
Please contact Dr. Kowal's office at (518) 458-8014 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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