CHRISTOPHER A KOVELL D. O.
NPI 1215948336
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Columbus, OH

Active since August 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16 W LONG ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215(614) 225-0980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christopher A Kovell D. O. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER A KOVELL D. O. (NPI 1215948336) is an individual psychiatry provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (34-005152) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215948336
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER A KOVELLCredential: D. O.
Location Address16 W LONG STColumbus, OH 43215-2815
Mailing Address16 W Long StColumbus, OH 43215-2815 · (614) 225-0980
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio University, College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 2016
✔ NPI 1215948336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 34-005152
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
16 W LONG ST, Columbus, OH 43215

Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINE76656
Medicare PINKO4116104OH
Medicare PINKO4116101OH
Medicare PINKO4116103OH
Medicaid0834977OH
Medicare PINKO0688888OH

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher A Kovell D. O. 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 ID941215099
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060213000000
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Kovell reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
16 W LONG ST
Columbus, OH 43215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
111 S GRANT AVE FL 3
Columbus, OH 43215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3,314 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Specialty
99 N BRICE RD, STE 220
Columbus, OH 43213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
65 MESSIMER DR
Newark, OH 43055
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43215 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
$166.65 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $41.66 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Case Manager/Care Coordinator
16 W LONG ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
16 W LONG ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
16 W LONG ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
16 W LONG ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Peer Specialist
16 W LONG ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
16 W LONG ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Counselor
16 W LONG ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Licensed Practical Nurse
16 W LONG ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Kovell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Kovell is 1215948336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2006.

Where is Christopher Kovell located?

Christopher Kovell practices at 16 W Long St, Columbus, OH 43215. The listed phone number is (614) 225-0980.

What is Christopher Kovell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Christopher Kovell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Kovell is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Kovell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Kovell reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Southeast, Inc (Columbus, OH), Ohiohealth Corporation (Columbus, OH), Access Behavioral LLC (Columbus, OH) and Behavioral Healthcare Partners Of Central Ohio Inc (Newark, OH). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Kovell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Kovell accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Insurance and 2 other insurers list Christopher Kovell as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Kovell was last updated on August 7, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.