Dr. Heather Kowalski
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 13 years
- Graduated from: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2008
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1386809374
Dr. Heather Kowalski MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
She is located at 200 Hawkins Drive in Iowa City, IA 52242. Can help patients with the following: Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Dislocated Shoulder, Low Back Pain, Osteoarthritis (OA), Scoliosis, Sprained Wrist. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386809374. Appointment can be made via the phone number (319) 356-2223. She is affiliated with 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Heather Renee Kowalski, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Heather Kowalski.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Heather Kowalski as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jun 22, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Secure | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Heather Kowalski is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Heather Kowalski is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: State University Of Iowa
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Medtronic | $2411 |
| Nuvasive | $1991 |
| Ellipse Technologies | $283 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $3790 |
| Food and Beverage | $867 |
| Other | $102 |
Studies
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2008
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Heather Renee Kowalski?
Dr. Heather Renee Kowalski's office is located at 200 Hawkins Drive in Iowa City, IA 52242.
Does Dr. Heather Renee Kowalski accept patients with Medica?
Yes, Dr. Heather Renee Kowalski is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Heather Renee Kowalski treat?
Dr. Heather Renee Kowalski provides treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Dislocated Shoulder, Low Back Pain, Osteoarthritis (OA), Scoliosis, Sprained Wrist. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Heather Renee Kowalski affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Heather Renee Kowalski is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS.