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Dr. David J Kowal, OD
Optometrist in Lexington, NC · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1609855816
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. David J Kowal
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 801 E Center St, Lexington, NC, 27292
Phone (336) 249-8901
Fax (336) 248-2695
Enumeration date Jan 16, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 31, 2012
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 890929X | Medicaid | NC | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for David Kowal?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for David Kowal is 1609855816, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does David Kowal practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Lexington, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Other providers at this practice address
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2012-07-31.