DR. PAUL ANTON KOVACH M.D.
NPI 1194733279
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Grove City, OH

Q: What is Paul Kovach's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Kovach is 1194733279. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2006.

Q: What is Paul Kovach's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Kovach was last updated on May 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since August 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5775 N MEADOWS DR STE D, GROVE CITY, OH 43123(614) 224-4200(614) 224-4207 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2020, Jul 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Paul Anton Kovach M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PAUL ANTON KOVACH M.D. (NPI 1194733279) is an individual nephrology provider in Grove City, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.087058) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Carmel St Ann's, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194733279

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL ANTON KOVACHCredential: M.D.

Location Address5775 N MEADOWS DR STE DGrove City, OH 43123-7300

Mailing Address5775 N Meadows Dr Ste DGrove City, OH 43123-7300 · (614) 224-4200 · Fax (614) 224-4207

Phone(614) 224-4200

Fax(614) 224-4207

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2020

✔ NPI 1194733279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.087058

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

5775 N MEADOWS DR STE D, Grove City, OH 43123

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 185 McNaughten Rd Ste 310Columbus, OH 43213-5111 · Phone (614) 224-4200

Other Identifiers 2

Other35.087058OH · State Medical License

Medicaid2645301OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul Anton Kovach M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406866284

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060424000339

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

355 services192 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

278 services115 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

114 services23 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

70 services67 patients

Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961

Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.

39 services18 patients

Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935

Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.

32 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mount Carmel St Ann's

Acute Care Hospitals · Westerville, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360012

Location500 South Cleveland AvenueWesterville, OH 43081 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number360017

Location111 South Grant AvenueColumbus, OH 43215 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mount Carmel East & West

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360035

Location6001 East Broad StreetColumbus, OH 43213 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Diley Ridge Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Canal Winchester, OH

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360358

Location7911 Diley RoadCanal Winchester, OH 43110 · Franklin County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43123 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation

For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.

63%536 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred

53%88 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%

Diabetes: Foot Exam

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year

1%182 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

86%3,859 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

96%1,539 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Generated Health Data

Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.

8%815 patients

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…

87%815 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

54%574 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

66%808 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 96% · 441 patients

Patients tobacco: 90% · 441 patients

19%32 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…

82%815 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Request/Accept Summary of Care

4%498 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…

2%815 patients1/55-star benchmark: 75%

Send a Summary of Care

For at least one transition of care or referral, the MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care provider-(1) creates a summary of care record using certified EHR technology; and (2)…

34%159 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 574 patients

0%574 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download and Transmit (VDT)

During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.

7%815 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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