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Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School

16403 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

(240) 566-7100

Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD is affiliated with Frederick Health.

Office Locations

16403 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

(240) 566-7100

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Frederick Health

501 West 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701

(301) 663-9573

(240) 566-7840

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52 Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick, MD 21702

(301) 663-9573

(301) 663-6446

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2024

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2024, Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD had a list price for major joint aspiration, and major joint injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

aspiration

aspiration procedures

injections

joint aspiration

joint injections

In 2012, Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD had a list price for aspiration, aspiration procedures, injections, joint aspiration, and joint injections that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2012 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	197
doctor visit	478
emergency care	14
hospital care	20
injections	237
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2013 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	202
doctor visit	507
hospital care	21
injections	229
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	67
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2014 were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	211
doctor visit	520
hospital care	13
injections	223
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	54
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2015 were injections, aspiration, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	183
doctor visit	453
hospital care	15
injections	194
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	696
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	102
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2016 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	183
doctor visit	349
hospital care	11
injections	183
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	41
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	155
doctor visit	457
hospital care	16
injections	155
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	49
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2018 were aspiration, injections, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	127
doctor visit	434
injections	127
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	22
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
doctor visit	384
injections	166

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	39
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
doctor visit	316
injections	123

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	136
doctor visit	451
injections	136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	34
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	191
doctor visit	559
injections	191

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	38
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2023 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	171
doctor visit	515
injections	171

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	40
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD during 2024 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	267
doctor visit	619
injections	267

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	47
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2024

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Emmitsburg, MD were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	177
doctor visit	464
emergency care	14
hospital care	16
injections	184
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	12
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	335
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	112
85 and over	42
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	188

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Frederick Health

Ratings & Reviews

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$6,141 $6,141
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$2,168 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $218	$1,950
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$376 EUFLEXXA $376
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$140 Sports Medicine $125	Mobi-C $15
BIOVENTUS LLC	$110 Ultrasound Bone Healing $59	Diagnostic Ultrasound $34	Exogen $16
Other	$379 XARTEMIS XR $55	CELEBREX $47	VIKOS $43	SYNVISC-ONE $43	KNEES $27	Other $165

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,982
Travel and Lodging	$1,767
Food and Beverage	$1,564

Biography

Dr. David Kowalk practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Kowalk is affiliated with Frederick Health. Frederick Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Frederick, MD. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD in 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David L. Kowalk, MD From 2012 - 2024

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