Richard Kovar, DO
NPI 1235147844 · Neurology Physician · Fort Gratiot, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Kovar, DO is a Neurology Physician provider in Fort Gratiot, MI (NPI 1235147844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235147844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101011111 (MI)
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
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
807 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 378 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 128 | $109 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 85 | $144 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Upper Neck and Back of Head Nerve64405 | 68 | $67 |
| Injection Into Tendon at Attachment to Bone Or Muscle20551 | 42 | $29 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 356 | 134 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 283 | 86 |
| Memantine Hcl | 209 | 55 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 191 | 55 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 186 | 47 |
| Galantamine Hbrbrand: Galantamine Er | 159 | 42 |
| Levetiracetam | 154 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$424 across 28 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
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2019-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Kovar's NPI number?
- Richard Kovar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235147844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Kovar's specialty?
- Richard Kovar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Kovar located?
- Richard Kovar's practice location on file with NPPES is 3825 24th Ave, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059-4100.
- What is Richard Kovar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Kovar is (810) 982-0100.
- Does Richard Kovar accept Medicare?
- Richard Kovar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Kovar's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Kovar's NPI (1235147844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.