Dr. Stephen Kolakowski Jr., MD

Dr. Kolakowski practices at Choice Healthcare Associates, Inc. in Victorville, California.

Dr. Kolakowski's NPI, 1003971102, was assigned on December 27, 2006. Dr. Kolakowski graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Kolakowski holds California license C146610.

Dr. Kolakowski's primary practice is Choice Healthcare Associates, Inc., at 13010 Hesperia Rd, Victorville, CA 92395 in San Bernardino County. The practice phone is (760) 242-9262.

Dr. Kolakowski's primary practice is Choice Healthcare Associates, Inc. in Victorville, California. Dr. Kolakowski is also affiliated with Desert Valley Hospital. The medical group on file is Desert Valley Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Kolakowski to 2 more hospitals, 5 medical groups and 3 group practices and clinics, each named with a free account.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Kolakowski practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Vascular surgery is Dr. Kolakowski's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2086S0129X. Dr. Kolakowski is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Kolakowski's licenses on file in 3 states: California, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Dmand AI lists amputation, carotid revascularization, leg revascularization, peripheral vascular disease and varicose veins among the conditions Dr. Kolakowski treats.

CMS data shows 99 Medicare services from Dr. Kolakowski across 3 procedure codes in 2024, for 98 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $11,048 for them.

CMS counts 98 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Kolakowski in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 33 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 48% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 3.49, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Kolakowski's median patient age at 68, with 52% women.

In 2024, Dr. Kolakowski wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims for 15 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. They cover 1 drug, with $375 in total drug cost. In 2017, CMS named 45 claims across 2 drugs.

Dr. Kolakowski accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Leg revascularization (restoring blood flow): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Skin biopsy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

CMS Open Payments shows 99 general payments to Dr. Kolakowski from 17 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Travel and lodging make up the largest share, 56% of the total. LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. paid the most, $7,799.

Dr. Kolakowski graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1999.

Dr. Kolakowski is in network with 8 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Elevance. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.