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Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD

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(Dr. Joseph Kowalski, MD)

(329 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Professional interests include: spine surgery procedures

2950 Elmwood Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217

(716) 447-6100

Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY specializing in sports medicine, spine surgery, trauma surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Catholic Health System, Kaleida Health, UBMD Physicians' Group, UBMD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, UNIVERSITY ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES INC. and ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION.

Office Locations

Kaleida Health

111 N. Maplemere Road Suite 100
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 204-4337

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Catholic Health System

2950 Elmwood Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217

(716) 447-6100

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462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215

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462 Grider Street
Williamsville, NY 14215

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UBMD Physicians' Group

4949 Harlem Road
Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 810-7999

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5959 Big Tree Road Suite 108
Williamsville, NY 14127

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

lumbar fusion

spinal fusion

By Affordability:

spine surgery procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, lumbar fusion, and spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Volume:

X-rays

By Affordability:

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
doctor visit	327
neck surgery	12
pelvic imaging	18
spinal procedures	92
X-rays	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2013 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
doctor visit	329
pelvic imaging	71
spinal procedures	181
X-rays	201

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	21
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2014 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
doctor visit	342
pelvic imaging	63
spinal procedures	209
X-rays	222

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	38
doctor visit	301
neck surgery	26
pelvic imaging	44
spinal procedures	186
X-rays	160

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	48
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2016 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
doctor visit	332
pelvic imaging	59
spinal procedures	123
X-rays	147

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	16
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
doctor visit	245
neck surgery	11
pelvic imaging	39
spinal procedures	114
X-rays	100

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	15
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
doctor visit	240
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	37
spinal procedures	155
X-rays	120

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	11
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	63
doctor visit	208
fracture surgery	15
neck surgery	47
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	28
spinal procedures	190
X-rays	84

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	20
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
doctor visit	203
pelvic imaging	24
spinal procedures	78
X-rays	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	14
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
doctor visit	195
neck surgery	17
pelvic imaging	25
spinal procedures	112
X-rays	81

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	17
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	33
doctor visit	181
neck surgery	15
pelvic imaging	23
spinal procedures	101
X-rays	59

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	11
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Williamsville, NY were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
doctor visit	263
fracture surgery	15
neck surgery	20
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	39
spinal procedures	140
X-rays	116

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	160
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	15
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Board Certification: Board Certification, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Catholic Health System

Kaleida Health

UBMD Physicians' Group

UBMD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

UNIVERSITY ORTHOPAEDIC SERVICES INC.

ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, Fidelis Care, Workers' Compensation, Veterans Administration, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Nova, Univera Health Care (HMO), North American Administrators, Empire, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc, Independent Health Association (HMO) and Nofault.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

Fidelis Care

Workers' Compensation

Veterans Administration

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Nova

Univera Health Care (HMO)

North American Administrators

Empire

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc

Independent Health Association (HMO)

Nofault

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 329 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph M. Kowalski, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Williamsville, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$704 Spine $425	ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $154	CALIBER-L $126
Stryker Corporation	$602 Tritanium $523	THORACO-LUMBAR $79
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$80 Spine $80
Covidien Sales LLC	$46 Vessel Sealing $29	CVI $16
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$37 Power Tools $37
Other	$62 IONSYS $19	Tymlos $17	Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $15	ORBACTIV $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,064
Travel and Lodging	$467

Biography

Dr. Joseph Kowalski is a medical specialist in spine surgery, trauma surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In his practice, Dr. Kowalski focuses on spine surgery procedures. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kowalski is in-network for several insurance carriers, including MagnaCare, Fidelis Care, and Aetna. He attended medical school at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. For his professional training, Dr. Kowalski completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Kowalski include: Outstanding Physician 2016 (2016); Outstanding Alumni Cheektowaga Central School District; and Outstanding Orthopaedic Attending SUNY at Buffalo, NY. Dr. Kowalski's professional affiliations include Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kaleida Health, and UBMD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. According to Catholic Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in BUFFALO, NY.