Douglas Covert, MD, MPH
NPI 1194897017 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Traverse City, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Covert, MD, MPH is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Traverse City, MI (NPI 1194897017).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194897017
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301097132 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,326 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,195 | $39 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,780 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,500 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 215 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 173 | $56 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 167 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 133 | 83 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 126 | 52 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 58 | 58 |
| Difluprednate | 46 | 12 |
| Timolol Maleate | 45 | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 34 | 15 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 20 | 13 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,288 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-15
- Last updated
- 2022-01-26
- Certified
- 2022-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Covert's NPI number?
- Douglas Covert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194897017, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Covert's specialty?
- Douglas Covert is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Covert located?
- Douglas Covert's practice location on file with NPPES is 860 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686-2704.
- What is Douglas Covert's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Covert is (231) 938-0710.
- Does Douglas Covert accept Medicare?
- Douglas Covert is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Covert's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Covert's NPI (1194897017) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.