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DR. PAUL M. CHOVAZ M.D.
NPI 1972589240
Anesthesiology in Muskegon, MI

Active since December 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.01/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD, MUSKEGON, MI 49444(231) 672-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Paul M. Chovaz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL M. CHOVAZ M.D. (NPI 1972589240) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Muskegon, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301062565) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972589240
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL M. CHOVAZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 E SHERMAN BLVDMuskegon, MI 49444-1849
Mailing Address550 W Western Ave, Suite BMuskegon, MI 49440-1045 · (231) 726-4498 · Fax (231) 726-4468
Phone(231) 672-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 2012
✔ NPI 1972589240 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301062565
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD, Muskegon, MI 49444
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF76195MI
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedOF14537001MI
Medicaid3041713MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul M. Chovaz 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 ID2062305220
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050105000277
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 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 procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
27 services24 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
17 services17 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Muskegon, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230066
Location1500 E Sherman BlvdMuskegon, MI 49441 · Muskegon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

89.01/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.05
Improvement Activities20
Cost74.56

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.

KYLE NATHANIEL TURCIC MD
Hospitalist
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-2000
EDWARD TANUDJAJA DO
Internal Medicine
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-2000
DR. TRAYTON CHRISTIANSEN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-8289
CHRISTOPHER JONATHAN HUMMEL DO
Emergency Medicine
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 739-9341
DR. ANGELA KAY GREEN PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-3036
ANDREA WINKEL
Pharmacist
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-3632
MATHEW J BRAKORA MD
Hospitalist
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-3883
DR. DENNIS S KLEBBA MD
Anesthesiology
1500 E SHERMAN BLVD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Muskegon County (231) 672-2000

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 Paul Chovaz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Chovaz is 1972589240. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2005.

Where is Paul Chovaz located?

Paul Chovaz practices at 1500 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444. The listed phone number is (231) 672-2000.

What is Paul Chovaz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Paul Chovaz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Chovaz 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 Paul Chovaz accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Priority Health list Paul Chovaz 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 Paul Chovaz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Chovaz is affiliated with Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Chovaz was last updated on August 20, 2012. 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.