24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kowal, Internist in Albany, NY?
Dr. William Kowal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY. He has been practicing for over 24 years. 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 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 an Internist like Dr. Kowal typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kowal typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Kowal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kowal's office located?
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. William Kowal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kowal is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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