Active NPI 1740258409 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David L Kowalk , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Frederick, MD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Kowalk, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Frederick, MD. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1991, Dr. Kowalk delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 501 W 7TH ST.

Dr. Kowalk maintains professional affiliations with Frederick Health Hospital Inc, Frederick Health Medical Group Llc, Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

501 W 7th St

Frederick, MD 21701

Telephone 3016639573

Fax 2404398910

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lee Oncology, Pa Facility NPI 1518014935

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical School

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Frederick, MD

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +13.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 28.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Frederick, MD (490 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kowalk (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Frederick Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,000	182	$1.89	$0.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	267	206	$136.57	$70.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	224	196	$255.00	$126.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	204	204	$333.00	$164.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	114	93	$181.00	$90.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$222.00	$109.49
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	40	28	$994.58	$510.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	26	$113.00	$56.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	912	13	$20.00	$9.36
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	692	134	$5.00	$1.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	240	206	$255.00	$127.41
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	171	148	$141.78	$71.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	151	151	$333.00	$165.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	77	$181.00	$88.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	23	$113.00	$57.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$224.00	$109.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,088	19	$20.00	$10.06
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	744	137	$5.00	$1.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	257	209	$234.63	$131.38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	191	146	$146.63	$73.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	173	173	$358.00	$171.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	82	$161.00	$92.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$98.00	$58.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$236.00	$115.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	216	165	$235.57	$132.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	148	148	$358.00	$174.68
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	137	33	$5.00	$1.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	136	108	$145.33	$73.96
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	72	66	$15.00	$5.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	57	$161.00	$93.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$236.00	$114.28
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	14	12	$10.00	$3.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	577	11	$20.00	$10.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	123	96	$159.60	$71.60
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	117	93	$19.74	$5.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	115	93	$161.00	$78.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	82	$235.00	$113.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	98	$236.00	$111.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	251	176	$159.83	$76.63
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	183	130	$20.00	$6.17
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	166	128	$158.22	$66.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	114	$236.00	$110.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$234.37	$112.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	296	208	$126.14	$73.77
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	144	105	$17.22	$6.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	127	101	$137.52	$64.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	119	$199.43	$108.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	18	$186.63	$107.44
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	13	12	$2014.15	$567.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	261	199	$95.00	$73.35
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	161	111	$10.00	$5.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	155	119	$127.49	$66.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	136	136	$168.00	$108.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	43	40	$66.67	$44.68
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$121.00	$76.52
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$287.00	$139.28
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	13	13	$2700.00	$562.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-24

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MD D53002

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License MD D0053002

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Frederick Health Hospital Inc

3430 Worthington Blvd, Frederick, MD 217047017

Phone: 2402156310

Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc

187 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 217024503

Frederick Health Hospital Inc

7211 Bank Ct, Frederick, MD 217038483

Phone: 2402156310

Frederick Health Medical Group Llc

501 W 7th St, Frederick, MD 217015096

Phone: 2402156310

Amber Hill Physical Therapy Inc

187 Thomas Johnson Dr, Frederick, MD 217024503

Frederick Health Hospital Inc

1194 Dutchmans Creek Dr, Brunswick, MD 217169786

Phone: 2402156310

Frederick Health Hospital Inc

16403 Old Emmitsburg Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 217278929

Phone: 2402156310

Frederick Health Medical Group Llc

400 W 7th St, Frederick, MD 217014506

Phone: 2402156310

Frederick Health Medical Group Llc

16403 Old Emmitsburg Rd, Emmitsburg, MD 217278929

Phone: 2402156310

Secondary Practice Locations

52 Thomas Johnson Dr

Frederick, MD 217024300

Phone: 3016639573

52 Thomas Johnson Dr

Frederick, MD 217024300

Phone: 3016639573

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Jesus Esquivel , MD

Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Marilyn Marshall

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063743250

Amy Mcgreevy , RN, MS, CRNP, OCN

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1093896219

Registered Nurse, Master of Science, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, OCN

Sarah Hooper , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1144213893

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Mihir Jani , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1144283359

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Marsha Shaw , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1144454570

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 30, 2019

Registered at 501 W 7TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701 (Tel: 3016639573)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 30, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 37086, BALTIMORE, MD 212973086 (Tel: 2404398913)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 30, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #D53002 in MD)

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NPI Profile Active November 15, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 15, 2011

Registered at 52 THOMAS JOHNSON DR, FREDERICK, MD 217024300 (Tel: 3016639573)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 15, 2011

Registered at 52 THOMAS JOHNSON DR, FREDERICK, MD 217024300 (Tel: 3016639573)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 15, 2011

Recorded as DAVID KOWALK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 15, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #D0053002 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740258409

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 09, 2006

Last Update: January 24, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 37086

Baltimore, MD 212973086

Phone: 2404398913

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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