CHRISTOPHER M COVERT DO
NPI 1891772968
Internal Medicine in Des Moines, IA

Active since December 29, 2005
88.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
1221 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 200, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-8221(515) 241-4001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Christopher M Covert Do NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER M COVERT DO (NPI 1891772968) is an individual internal medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (DO-02731) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891772968
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER M COVERTCredential: DO
Location Address1221 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 200Des Moines, IA 50309-1423
Mailing Address1221 Pleasant St, Suite 200Des Moines, IA 50309-1423 · (515) 241-8221 · Fax (515) 241-4001
Fax(515) 241-4001
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2025
NPI 1891772968 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in IA · DO-02731
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

1221 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA 50309

Other Identifiers 4

Other110073403IA · Rr Medicare
Medicaid1085720IA
Medicaid1891772968IA
Medicaid0085720IA

Accepted Insurance

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 16D2139486

Dr Christopher Marshall Covert · Des Moines, IA
Active · expires Nov 2, 2027
CLIA Number16D2139486
Laboratory TypeOpiod Treatment Program
Certificate Effective DateNovember 3, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 2, 2027
Laboratory DirectorChristopher M. Covert
Laboratory Phone(515) 218-6125
Laboratory LocationDr Christopher Marshall Covert1223 Center St, Suite 22, Des Moines, IA 50309
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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.

88.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality96.54
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost78.48

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.

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1221 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1221 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1221 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Internal Medicine
1221 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 200
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1221 PLEASANT ST, STE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Pediatrics
1221 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 170
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1221 PLEASANT ST, STE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1221 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891772968, enumerated as an "individual" on December 29, 2005.

The provider is located at 1221 PLEASANT ST SUITE 200 DES MOINES, IA 50309 and the phone number is (515) 241-8221.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.