Quick answers
- Does Joseph M. Kowalski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. Kowalski accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joseph M. Kowalski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 150 Original Medicare patients and 623 services for Joseph M. Kowalski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph M. Kowalski's NPI number?
- 1043285786. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joseph M. Kowalski, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 150 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 623 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)150 services
- Fusion of additional segment of spine (22614)107 services
- X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views (72082)42 services
- X-ray for bone length assessment (77073)36 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)26 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety35%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Joseph M. Kowalski works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph M. Kowalski at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Erie County Medical CenterBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330219
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph M. Kowalski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 160 Farber HallBuffalo, NY 14214 (716) 829‑2070
- 462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215 (716) 898‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Kowalski as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Erie County Medical Center Corporation319 clinicians in the group
- University Orthopaedic Services Inc.115 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Buffalo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043285786 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians