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Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

16260 S Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard #220
Sahuarita, AZ 85629

(520) 352-1004

Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD is an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery.

Office Locations

16260 S Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard #220
Sahuarita, AZ 85629

(520) 352-1004

(520) 648-4343

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

closed treatment of fracture

closed treatment of distal radius fracture without reduction

closed treatment of proximal humerus fracture without reduction

In 2023, Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD performed more closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture, closed treatment of distal radius fracture without reduction, and closed treatment of proximal humerus fracture without reduction procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	376
fracture surgery	14
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	71
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	314
fracture surgery	27
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	43
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	71
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	32
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	71

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	166

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	38
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2014 were joint surgery, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	450
excision	12
fracture surgery	18
joint surgery	116
lower extremity surgery	63
minimally invasive procedures	82
musculoskeletal imaging	100
open surgery	18
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	53
X-rays	111

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	41
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	463
excision	14
fracture surgery	16
hip imaging	13
joint surgery	113
lower extremity surgery	61
minimally invasive procedures	85
musculoskeletal imaging	135
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	52
X-rays	135

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	558
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	104
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	484
excision	14
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	59
musculoskeletal imaging	191
upper extremity surgery	29
X-rays	191

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	46
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, minimally invasive procedures and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	428
excision	14
injections	21
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	85
musculoskeletal imaging	116
pelvic imaging	17
upper extremity surgery	68
X-rays	133

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	49
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	423
excision	15
fracture surgery	29
joint surgery	81
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	64
musculoskeletal imaging	143
open surgery	17
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	64
X-rays	155

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	45
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	423
excision	15
fracture surgery	24
injections	25
joint surgery	125
lower extremity surgery	64
minimally invasive procedures	99
musculoskeletal imaging	187
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	72
X-rays	187

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	42
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2020 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, joint surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	355
excision	11
fracture surgery	24
hospital care	12
injections	42
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	36
minimally invasive procedures	39
musculoskeletal imaging	163
open surgery	24
reconstructive surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	163

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	52
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	325
injections	27
musculoskeletal imaging	26
X-rays	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2022 were closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture, minimally invasive procedures, joint surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	36
doctor visit	619
hospital care	25
injections	25
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ during 2023 were joint surgery, aspiration, injections and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	28
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	663
hospital care	16
injections	39
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	34
minimally invasive procedures	23
reconstructive surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sahuarita, AZ were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	29
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	32
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	443
excision	13
fracture surgery	21
hip imaging	13
hospital care	17
injections	29
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	74
lower extremity surgery	40
minimally invasive procedures	54
musculoskeletal imaging	120
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	41
X-rays	124

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD.

**Gender**
Female	208
Male	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	298
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	108
85 and over	34
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	153

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Frank Kowalski, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He has a state license in Missouri.

Licensed In: Missouri

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$11,397 MAKOplasty $3,634	KNEES $2,410	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $1,542	HIPS $1,283	Mako $1,047	Other $1,482
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,133 $1,133
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$634 ATTUNE $271	Spine $123	PEAK $120	DYNACORD $43	Velys $41	Other $35
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$612 Persona $137	AccuFill $134	KNEES $127	SureLock $123	DVR Crosslock Plates/Screws/Pegs $91
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$421 Zilretta $421
Other	$1,498 XIFAXAN $199	CVI $164	Exparel $111	MOVANTIK $106	ELIQUIS $100	Other $819

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$8,837
Food and Beverage	$5,749
Education	$1,109

Biography

Dr. Mark Kowalski is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Kowalski studied medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

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