Chau Kovach, MD
NPI 1215932512 · Internal Medicine Physician · Wichita, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chau Kovach, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Wichita, KS (NPI 1215932512).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215932512
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0429856 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,602 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 880 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 301 | $159 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 300 | $105 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 121 | $195 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $105–$195 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 106 | 98 |
| Cefdinir | 68 | 63 |
| Potassium Chloride | 30 | 27 |
| Furosemide | 28 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 28 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 22 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 21 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 929 N Saint Francis StWichita, KS 67214-3821Phone: (316) 268-5000Fax: (316) 291-4396
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2018-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chau Kovach's NPI number?
- Chau Kovach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215932512, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chau Kovach's specialty?
- Chau Kovach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chau Kovach located?
- Chau Kovach's practice location on file with NPPES is 929 N Saint Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214.
- What is Chau Kovach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chau Kovach is (316) 268-5000.
- Does Chau Kovach accept Medicare?
- Chau Kovach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chau Kovach's NPI active?
- Yes — Chau Kovach's NPI (1215932512) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.