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Joseph M Kowalski
NPI 1043285786
$1,349.76
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
7 companies · $243 in 2025
The $243 reported for 2025 was less than what a typical Orthopaedic Surgery provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $569).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2019: $108 · 2023: $154 · 2024: $844 · 2025: $243.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Food and Beverage: $866 · Travel and Lodging: $375.
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| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $866.39 |
| Travel and Lodging | $375.09 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globus Medical, INC. | $941.80 | 2019-2024 | Excelsiusgps Robotic Navigation System, Creo Threaded, Affirm |
| Alphatec Spine, INC | $149.14 | 2024 | Other - Miscellaneous |
| Prodigy Surgical Distribution, INC. | $146.57 | 2025 | |
| Solventum Corporation | $59.38 | 2025 | Prevena, Activ.A.C. |
| Abbott Laboratories | $22.38 | 2025 | Axium |
| Orthofix Medical, INC. | $15.42 | 2019 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $15.07 | 2025 | Exparel |
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
CMS records which products a payment was associated with, not how the money was allocated. Association is not allocation: one payment can be associated with several products, and a product listing does not mean the payment was made because of that product. Product detail covers 2023-2025.
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Joseph Kowalski listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.