James Kovach, PA-C
NPI 1588700165 · Physician Assistant · Wilson, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Kovach, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Wilson, NC (NPI 1588700165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588700165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 000102556 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1,720 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 447 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 375 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 309 | $103 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 121 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 74 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 64 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 186 | 129 |
| Methylprednisolone | 152 | 137 |
| Meloxicam | 127 | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 99 | 41 |
| Baclofen | 86 | 66 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 34 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 41 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 2 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
- 2007-01-30
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2022-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Kovach's NPI number?
- James Kovach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588700165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Kovach's specialty?
- James Kovach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Kovach located?
- James Kovach's practice location on file with NPPES is 1803 Forest Hills Rd W, Wilson, NC 27893.
- What is James Kovach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Kovach is (252) 243-9629.
- Does James Kovach accept Medicare?
- James Kovach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Kovach's NPI active?
- Yes — James Kovach's NPI (1588700165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.