Andrew Kowalski, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

(773) 284-9247Addison, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Andrew Kowalski, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Addison, IL in group practice. He has been practicing since 2012 — over 14 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 18% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 155 Internal Medicine providers in ILSee all Internal Medicine in Addison14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 275dNPPES updated 2025-08-04 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2055 W Army Trail Rd Ste 110e, Addison, IL 60101-1478

Fax: (773) 284-9249
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.86%

Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)

4.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

76.7%

Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

248

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

95

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

514

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $156k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+40%)74%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+43%)65%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+24%)56%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+15%)37%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$553 received from industry

18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Andrew Kowalski's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 3, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

120 W 22nd St Ste 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523-1563

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Andrew Kowalski

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Andrew Kowalski for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Addison required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Andrew Kowalski

Dr. Kowalski is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Addison, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (773) 284-9247.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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