Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2019 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD.
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Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD is an orthopedist in Houston, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (MHOSH), Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC) and Walter R. Lowe, MD.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD.
| Non-Hispanic White | 11 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol and hypertension.
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD.
| Black / African American | 0 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 5 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.
| Hypertension | 34 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 37 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoporosis | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1983. He completed residency at Tarrant County Hospital District. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (1983)
Residency: Tarrant County Hospital District (1988)
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.
According to our sources, Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Walter R. Lowe, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Arthrex, Inc. |
$552,192
ARTHREX $309,781 |
ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY $17,750 |
ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $17,632 |
ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $5,300 |
ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROSCOPIC $461 |
Other $201,268 |
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| Medinc of Texas |
$71,450
ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $1,958 |
$69,492 |
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| DJO, LLC |
$25,287
AIRCAST Bracing & Supports $150 |
AIRCAST $92 |
PROCARE Bracing & Supports $29 |
DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $15 |
$25,001 |
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| Linvatec Corporation |
$4,555
LIVATEC KNEE PRESERVATION SYSTEM $2,406 |
BioBrace 23mm $1,397 |
Linvatec Knee Preservation System $323 |
Linvatec Arthroscopy $249 |
Linvatec Shoulder Arthroscopy $137 |
Other $43 |
| Stryker Corporation |
$1,626
ICONIX $227 |
ALPHAVENT $191 |
INSPACE $174 |
New Product Development $170 |
LAPAROSCOPY $150 |
Other $714 |
| Other |
$2,273
DJO Surgical AltiVate Anatomic System $401 |
CLARIX $236 |
BioBrace 23mm $134 |
Joint Implants $119 |
Linvatec Arthroscopy $97 |
Other $1,286 |
| Royalty or License | $309,781 |
|---|---|
| Consulting Fee | $169,415 |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $135,848 |
| Travel and Lodging | $15,999 |
| Education | $13,365 |
| Other | $12,975 |
Dr. Walter Lowe practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Houston, TX, Sugar Land, TX, and The Woodlands, TX. In his practice, he is particularly interested in shoulder surgery, sports health, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. Dr. Lowe's professional affiliations include Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital (MHOSH), Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, and UT Physicians. Before completing his residency at JPS Health Network, Dr. Lowe attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Lowe's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. According to UT Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Houston, TX.