BENJAMIN KOVACHY MD
NPI 1760010581
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Menlo Park, CA

Active since March 28, 2020Opted out of Medicare · through Mar 17, 2027
1187 UNIVERSITY DR, MENLO PARK, CA 94025(650) 719-4383 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2024, Jun 25, 2024, Apr 30, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Benjamin Kovachy Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN KOVACHY MD (NPI 1760010581) is an individual psychiatry provider in Menlo Park, California, licensed in California (A182823) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He has opted out of Medicare through March 17, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760010581
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN KOVACHYCredential: MD
Location Address1187 UNIVERSITY DRMenlo Park, CA 94025-4423
Mailing Address1187 University DrMenlo Park, CA 94025-4423
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2024
NPI 1760010581 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 CA · A182823
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.

1187 UNIVERSITY DR, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Benjamin Kovachy Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from March 17, 2025 through March 17, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateMarch 17, 2025
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMarch 17, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94025 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
$202.35 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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 2

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1187 UNIVERSITY DR, SUITE #6
MENLO PARK, CA 94025
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1187 UNIVERSITY DR
MENLO PARK, CA 94025

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1760010581, enumerated as an "individual" on March 28, 2020.

The provider is located at 1187 UNIVERSITY DR MENLO PARK, CA 94025 and the phone number is (650) 719-4383.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.