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Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD

(219 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

240 Maple Street
Woodruff, WI 54568

(715) 356-8140

Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD is an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD is affiliated with Aspirus Health.

Office Locations

Aspirus Health

2003 E Winnebago Street
Rhinelander, WI 54501

(715) 361-2300

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Aspirus Health

202 W Mohawk Drive
Tomahawk, WI 54487

(715) 453-7600

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Aspirus Health

2251 North Shore Drive Suite 100
Rhinelander, WI 54501

(715) 369-2300

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Aspirus Health

240 Maple Street
Woodruff, WI 54568

(715) 356-8140

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444 E Timber Drive
Rhinelander, WI 54501

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint imaging

joint X-ray

By Affordability:

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD performed more joint imaging, and joint X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, and nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

wrist X-ray

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery

decompression surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD performed more wrist X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, decompression surgery, hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, joint X-ray, knee replacement, knee X-ray, open carpal tunnel surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, total hip replacement, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	98
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	418
hip imaging	43
injections	98
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	149
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	32
reconstructive surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	181

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	84
doctor visit	373
hip imaging	41
injections	84
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	91
pelvic imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	120

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	155

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	26
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	121
doctor visit	431
hip imaging	71
injections	121
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
musculoskeletal imaging	217
pelvic imaging	72
reconstructive surgery	30
X-rays	289

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	44
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	106
doctor visit	368
hip imaging	63
injections	106
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	171
pelvic imaging	54
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	225

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	94
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	380
injections	108
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	145
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	170

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	42
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2017 were X-rays, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	124
doctor visit	449
injections	124
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	37
musculoskeletal imaging	124
reconstructive surgery	37
X-rays	124

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	39
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2018 were injections, X-rays, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	155
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	483
injections	172
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
musculoskeletal imaging	141
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	42
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	166

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	50
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	159
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	444
fracture surgery	11
injections	173
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	60
musculoskeletal imaging	181
nerve procedures	26
open surgery	26
reconstructive surgery	49
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	210

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	43
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	307
hospital care	16
injections	96
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
musculoskeletal imaging	132
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	42
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	167

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	38
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
doctor visit	283
hospital care	15
injections	73
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	43
musculoskeletal imaging	129
reconstructive surgery	43
X-rays	155

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	38
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	84
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	286
hospital care	17
injections	84
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
musculoskeletal imaging	140
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	40
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	175

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	36
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated as an orthopedist in Rhinelander, WI were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	109
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	383
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	54
hospital care	16
injections	112
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	32
musculoskeletal imaging	147
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	180

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	320
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	98
85 and over	40
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the ABOS-The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Board Certification: ABOS-The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Aspirus Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 219 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Rhinelander, WI.

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Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kent J. Lowry, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$2,669 Extremities $1,056	Juggerknot $963	ROSA $279	Trauma $136	AccuFill $101	Other $134
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,671 Regeneten $974	Bioraptor $630	Sports Med Shoulder $54	Acufex $13
Stryker Corporation	$80 Mako $65	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $15
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$64 NA $53	TFN ADVANCED $12
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$16 Zilretta $16

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,871
Food and Beverage	$1,629

Biography

Dr. Kent Lowry practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Rhinelander, WI, Woodruff, WI, and Tomahawk, WI. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Aspirus Health. Dr. Lowry is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. His residency was performed at the University of Missouri Health System.

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