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MRS. CHERYL A KOVACH CRNA
NPI 1831188978
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Columbus, OH

Active since October 20, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
90.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
111 S GRANT AVE, 3RD FL, COLUMBUS, OH 43215(614) 566-9871(614) 566-9503 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mrs. Cheryl A Kovach Crna NPPES

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

MRS. CHERYL A KOVACH CRNA (NPI 1831188978) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (APRN.CRNA.01331) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831188978
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CHERYL A KOVACHCredential: CRNA
Location Address111 S GRANT AVE, 3RD FLColumbus, OH 43215-4701
Mailing AddressPo Box 7527Dublin, OH 43017-0727 · Fax (614) 566-6370
Phone(614) 566-9871
Fax(614) 566-9503
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1831188978 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · APRN.CRNA.01331
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
111 S GRANT AVE, Columbus, OH 43215
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cheryl A Barocsi Crna

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2228235OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Mrs. Cheryl A Kovach Crna 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 ID3779545728
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041101001239

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Cheryl Kovach reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ohiohealth Corporation
0.3 mi
Anesthesiology
111 S GRANT AVE FL 3
Columbus, OH 43215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3,314 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407292105 (614) 566-8808
Eye Center Anesthesia Services, LLC
1.0 mi
Anesthesiology
262 NEIL AVE STE 500
Columbus, OH 43215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760292858 (614) 827-6600
Ophthalmic Anesthesia Associates Inc
7.8 mi
Anesthesiology
5965 EAST BROAD STREET, STE 460
Columbus, OH 43213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023069515 (614) 761-1255
Midwest Physician Anesthesia Services, Inc.
7.8 mi
Anesthesiology
5151 REED ROAD, SUITE 225-C
Columbus, OH 43220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 197 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598703951 (614) 884-0641
Anesthesia Group Practice, Inc
87 mi
Anesthesiology
10500 MONTGOMERY RD
Montgomery, OH 45242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 402 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417951948 (513) 817-1150

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 3

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Riverside Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360006
Location3535 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43214 · 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

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
$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
$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.

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.

90.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.76
Promoting Interoperability100
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.

DR. PRISCA MAYNARD M.D.
Internal Medicine
111 S GRANT AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-8883
AMANDA NICOLE NEWBURGER
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
111 S GRANT AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9221
LINDA M BERTOLINI CRNA
Anesthesiology
111 S GRANT AVE, 3RD FLOOR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-8808
KARIE L MCLAUGHLIN CNP
Nurse Practitioner
111 S GRANT AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-8883
DR. SYEDA MARIAM SHAHID MD, MPH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
111 S GRANT AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9041
PARIS DAE KNIPP PA-C
Physician Assistant
111 S GRANT AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (740) 417-5607
DR. MARK BECKER M.D.
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
111 S GRANT AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9506
ANUPAMA SUNDARAM M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
111 S GRANT AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Franklin County (614) 566-9000

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 Cheryl Kovach's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheryl Kovach is 1831188978. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2005. The provider is also known as Cheryl A Barocsi Crna.

Where is Cheryl Kovach located?

Cheryl Kovach practices at 111 S Grant Ave 3rd Fl, Columbus, OH 43215. The listed phone number is (614) 566-9871.

What is Cheryl Kovach's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Cheryl Kovach enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cheryl Kovach 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 Cheryl Kovach's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cheryl Kovach reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Ohiohealth Corporation (Columbus, OH), Eye Center Anesthesia Services, LLC (Columbus, OH), Ophthalmic Anesthesia Associates Inc (Columbus, OH), Midwest Physician Anesthesia Services, Inc. (Columbus, OH) and Anesthesia Group Practice, Inc (Montgomery, 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 Cheryl Kovach's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cheryl Kovach accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Cheryl Kovach 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.

Is Cheryl Kovach affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cheryl Kovach is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital and Grant Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cheryl Kovach was last updated on February 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.