CHRISTOPHER COVE MD
NPI 1588606388
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Rochester, NY

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.23/100
CMS Quality Rating
601 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 275-4751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Christopher Cove Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER COVE MD (NPI 1588606388) is an individual interventional cardiology provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (171744) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St James Mercy Hospital, and is a graduate of Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588606388
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0011X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER COVECredential: MD
Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVERochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave, Box 679bRochester, NY 14642-0001 · (585) 275-2475 · Fax (585) 473-0477
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJs Weill Medical College, Cornell UniversityGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1588606388 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0011X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 171744
Definition
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 171744 (NY)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, Rochester, NY 14642

Other Identifiers 9

OtherMDC812NY · Preferred Care
Other060052523NY · Medicare Railroad
Other5745548NY · Aetna
OtherP010171744NY · Blue Choice
Other911207001NY · Bc/bs Of Western Ny
Other6922NY · Blue Shield
Other00040574001NY · Univera
Medicaid01132829NY
Other2190420NY · Independent Health

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Cove Md 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 ID8628162583
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070922000055
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Cove reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cardiovascular Disease
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 679B
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 156 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.
211 services159 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
39 services36 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
13 services12 patients
Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 93458
This procedure involves placing a tube into your left lower heart chamber and coronary artery. It helps doctors diagnose heart conditions by allowing them to view these areas in detail. A radiologist will review the images to ensure accurate diagnosis.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St James Mercy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hornell, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number330151
Location7329 Seneca Road NorthHornell, NY 14843 · Steuben County
Emergency services

Strong Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330285
Location601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14642 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

90.23/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.68
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.25

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.

Physician Assistant
601 ELMWOOD AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 635
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 648
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 652
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 656
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 704
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 705
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14642

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 Cove's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Cove is 1588606388. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is Christopher Cove located?

Christopher Cove practices at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 275-4751.

What is Christopher Cove's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Is Christopher Cove enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Cove 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 organization bills Medicare for Christopher Cove's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Cove reassigns Medicare benefits to Cardiology Clinical Group (Rochester, NY). The 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 Cove's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Christopher Cove affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Cove is affiliated with St James Mercy Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Cove was last updated on July 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.