Bruce Covner, M.D.
NPI 1720072192 · Internal Medicine Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Covner, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1720072192).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720072192
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G45620 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
639 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 204 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 146 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 110 | $79 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 66 | $118 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 53 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 136 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 72 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 72 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 57 | 22 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 56 | 19 |
| Valsartan | 47 | 18 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2010-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Covner's NPI number?
- Bruce Covner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720072192, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Covner's specialty?
- Bruce Covner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Covner located?
- Bruce Covner's practice location on file with NPPES is 9850 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037-1224.
- What is Bruce Covner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Covner is (858) 202-0011.
- Does Bruce Covner accept Medicare?
- Bruce Covner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Covner's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Covner's NPI (1720072192) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.