CARYN MICHELLE COVELLA
NPI 1649765595
Physician Assistant in San Antonio, TX

Active since June 23, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.22/100
CMS Quality Rating
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(805) 822-3873 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2023, Dec 2, 2021, Jun 23, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Caryn Michelle Covella NPPES

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

CARYN MICHELLE COVELLA (NPI 1649765595) is an individual physician assistant in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Colorado (PA.0007107) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Colorado Springs, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649765595
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCARYN MICHELLE COVELLA
Location Address7400 MERTON MINTER STSan Antonio, TX 78229-4404
Mailing Address2551 Via Zurita CtSanta Rosa Valley, CA 93012-9279
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2023
NPI 1649765595 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in CO · PA.0007107
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License PA.0007107 (CO)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, San Antonio, TX 78229

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14925 N Nevada AveColorado Springs, CO 80918-8600 · Phone (719) 776-3750 · Fax (719) 776-3751

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Caryn Michelle Covella 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 ID7911398540
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211215001659
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
50 services33 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
38 services37 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.
35 services28 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
21 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
16 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

88.22/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.96
Promoting Interoperability81
Improvement Activities40

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.

Social Worker
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, MAILCODE 122
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Pharmacist
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Social Worker
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Occupational Therapist
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Psychologist
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Registered Nurse
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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 Caryn Covella's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caryn Covella is 1649765595. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2018.

Where is Caryn Covella located?

Caryn Covella practices at 7400 Merton Minter St, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (805) 822-3873.

What is Caryn Covella's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Caryn Covella enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caryn Covella 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.

What insurance does Caryn Covella accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Caryn Covella 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 Caryn Covella was last updated on December 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.