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Dr. Marc Kowalsky, MD

Dr. Marc Kowalsky, MD

Greenwich, CT

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kowalsky, Orthopedic Surgeon in Greenwich, CT?

    Dr. Marc Kowalsky, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Greenwich, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kowalsky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kowalsky’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kowalsky’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kowalsky?

    Dr. Marc Kowalsky, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kowalsky empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Cartilage Damage, Knee Injuries/ACL/Meniscus Tears, Knee Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Sports Injuries, Telemedicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Greenwich/CT community, Dr. Kowalsky is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Kowalsky board certified in Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Marc Kowalsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Kowalsky speak?

    Dr. Kowalsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kowalsky treat?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kowalsky diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kowalsky. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Kowalsky perform?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kowalsky performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kowalsky. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder or Upper Arm Muscle Transfer
    • Arm Muscle Transplant
    • Shoulder Muscle Reconstruction
    • Muscle Relocation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23395: Muscle transfer, any type, shoulder or upper arm; single

    Also known as:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Does Dr. Kowalsky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kowalsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kowalsky accept in Greenwich, CT?

    Dr. Kowalsky in Greenwich, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kowalsky's office located?

    Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS)

    6 Greenwich Office Park

    Greenwich, CT 06831

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    Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS)

    500 Mamaroneck Avenue

    South Entrance

    Harrison, NY 10528

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Marc Kowalsky?

    Dr. Kowalsky has appointments available at his Greenwich, CT office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    Recognitions

    Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards

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    Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years

    Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years

    What is Dr. Kowalsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kowalsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699941823.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kowalsky?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kowalsky

    What is Dr. Marc Kowalsky's specialty?

    Dr. Kowalsky is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Greenwich, CT. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Kowalsky to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Marc Kowalsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kowalsky is affiliated with Greenwich Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Marc Kowalsky accepting new patients in Greenwich, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Marc Kowalsky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marc Kowalsky offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kowalsky, or contact the office for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Marc Kowalsky?

    Please contact Dr. Kowalsky's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Marc Kowalsky have?

    Dr. Marc Kowalsky is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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