DR. JOHN JOSEPH KOVACICH M.D.
NPI 1942229851
Internal Medicine in Independence, VA

Q: What is John Kovacich's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Kovacich is 1942229851. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Q: What is John Kovacich's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Kovacich was last updated on February 26, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled

217 S INDEPENDENCE AVE, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348(276) 773-2063(276) 773-2118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. John Joseph Kovacich M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN JOSEPH KOVACICH M.D. (NPI 1942229851) is an individual internal medicine provider in Independence, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101038164) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942229851

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN JOSEPH KOVACICHCredential: M.D.

Location Address217 S INDEPENDENCE AVEIndependence, VA 24348-2802

Mailing Address217 S Independence AveIndependence, VA 24348-2802 · (276) 773-2063 · Fax (276) 773-2118

Phone(276) 773-2063

Fax(276) 773-2118

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2013

✔ NPI 1942229851 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101038164✔ Licensed in NC · 23588

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.

217 S INDEPENDENCE AVE, Independence, VA 24348

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Other Identifiers 16

Medicare PIN110007486VA

OtherPARTNERSNC · Partners

Medicare UPINC81104NC

Medicaid6084656VA

Medicaid8950294NC

Other074399VA · Blue Cross And Blue Shiel

Other0918873NC · United Mine Workers

Other161810NC · Black Lung

Other833463NC · First Health

Medicare PIN202155ENC

Other224035VA · Anthem

Other50294NC · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Other04-07535NC · United Healthcare

Other110133872NC · Railroad Medicare

Other34DO247236NC · Clia

Other5891172NC · Aetna

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John Joseph Kovacich M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show John Kovacich reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dlp Twin County Physician Practices LLC

Same address

Internal Medicine

217 S INDEPENDENCE AVE
Independence, VA 24348

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
91 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053687285 (276) 236-0065

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24348 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

$129.04 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.13 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

48%64 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

45%184 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

23%40 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

97%271 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

3%173 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%36 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

94%437 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

69%173 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

33%371 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

46%299 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 88 patients

85%88 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

99%437 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

8%437 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

15%437 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

DLP TWIN COUNTY PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC

Internal Medicine