Physician Profile
Joseph Kowalski, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kowalski
Based in Buffalo, NY, Joseph Kowalski, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Joseph graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1993. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 321 Medicare patients across 499 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, fusion of additional segment of spine, and x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (716) 898-5983
- Email not available
Practice Locations
462 GRIDER ST
Buffalo, NY 14215
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
499 services · 321 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
107 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63052 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22843 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72082 |
42 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray for bone length assessment | Imaging | 77073 |
36 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views | Imaging | 72052 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Buffalo 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of additional segment of spine 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kowalski?
Dr. Kowalski is an orthopaedic surgeon in Buffalo, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kowalski's address?
Dr. Kowalski is listed at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kowalski?
The number on file is (716) 898-5983. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kowalski's NPI number?
Dr. Kowalski's National Provider Identifier is 1043285786. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Kowalski train?
Dr. Kowalski attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kowalski been practicing?
Dr. Kowalski has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kowalski perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kowalski performs procedures including fusion of additional segment of spine, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion and partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views and x-ray for bone length assessment, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kowalski confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kowalski. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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