DR. STEVE NICHOLAS KOVACS M.D.
NPI 1871030486
Hospitalist in New Port Richey, FL

Active since January 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6600 MADISON ST FL 2, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652(727) 815-7208(727) 266-4951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2022, Jan 20, 2020, Jan 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Steve Nicholas Kovacs M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEVE NICHOLAS KOVACS M.D. (NPI 1871030486) is an individual hospitalist provider in New Port Richey, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME136402) and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of South Florida College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871030486
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STEVE NICHOLAS KOVACSCredential: M.D.
Location Address6600 MADISON ST FL 2New Port Richey, FL 34652-1971
Mailing Address6600 Madison St Fl 2New Port Richey, FL 34652-1971 · (727) 815-7208 · Fax (727) 266-4951
Fax(727) 266-4951
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2022
NPI 1871030486 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in FL · ME136402
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License #TRN24062 (FL), ME136402 (FL)
6600 MADISON ST FL 2, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100706500FL

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

Dr. Steve Nicholas Kovacs M.d. 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 ID2769735562
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181024002604
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 6

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 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.
439 services210 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
238 services131 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
188 services183 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
120 services117 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
31 services31 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 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mease Dunedin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dunedin, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100043
Location601 Main StDunedin, FL 34698 · Pinellas County
Emergency services

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Port Richey, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100063
Location6600 Madison StNew Port Richey, FL 34652 · Pasco County
Emergency services

Morton Plant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clearwater, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100127
Location300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mease Countryside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Safety Harbor, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100265
Location3231 Mcmullen Booth RdSafety Harbor, FL 34695 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34652 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$63.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$26.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Hospitalist
6600 MADISON ST FL 2
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Family Medicine
6600 MADISON ST FL 2
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Hospitalist
6600 MADISON ST FL 2
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Hospitalist
6600 MADISON ST FL 2
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Internal Medicine
6600 MADISON ST FL 2
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Hospitalist
6600 MADISON ST FL 2
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Internal Medicine
6600 MADISON ST FL 2
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
Nurse Practitioner
6600 MADISON ST FL 2
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652

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 Steve Kovacs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steve Kovacs is 1871030486. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2017.

Where is Steve Kovacs located?

Steve Kovacs practices at 6600 Madison St Fl 2, New Port Richey, FL 34652. The listed phone number is (727) 815-7208.

What is Steve Kovacs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Steve Kovacs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steve Kovacs 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 Steve Kovacs accept?

Health plans from AvMed list Steve Kovacs 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 Steve Kovacs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Steve Kovacs is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steve Kovacs was last updated on April 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.